Chicken Manti with Indian Twist
A fusion of Indian spices and Turkish manti, this dish is a flavorful and exotic take on traditional chicken manti. The combination of spices and herbs adds a unique twist to this popular Turkish dish.
Ingredients
- ●4 chicken drumsticksbone-in
- ●2 tablespoons ghee or vegetable oilfor brushing
- ●1 medium onionchopped
- ●2 inches gingergrated
- ●4 cloves garlicminced
- ●1 teaspoon cumin powderground
- ●1 teaspoon coriander powderground
- ●1 teaspoon garam masalaground
- ●to taste saltfor seasoning
- ●1 package manti dough (homemade or store-bought)for wrapping
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 2
In a large bowl, mix together the cumin powder, coriander powder, garam masala, and salt.
- 3
Add the chopped onion, grated ginger, and minced garlic to the bowl and mix well.
- 4
Add the chicken drumsticks to the bowl and toss them in the spice mixture until they are evenly coated.
- 5
Brush the chicken drumsticks with ghee or vegetable oil and place them on a baking sheet.
- 6
Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until it is cooked through.
- 7
Meanwhile, prepare the manti dough according to the package instructions.
- 8
Once the chicken is cooked, let it rest for a few minutes before slicing it into bite-sized pieces.
- 9
To assemble the manti, place a spoonful of the chicken mixture onto the center of a manti dough circle.
- 10
Fold the dough over the filling to form a triangle and press the edges together to seal the manti.
- 11
Repeat with the remaining dough and chicken mixture.
- 12
Serve the manti hot with your favorite chutney or raita.