Almaty Manti s Tykvoy (Kazakh Steamed Spiced Pumpkin & Caramelized Onion Dumplings) – Authentic Kazakhstan Recipe
Almaty’s beloved autumn-and-winter steamed dumplings bursting with sweet cumin-spiced pumpkin.
- Country of Origin
- 🇰🇿 Kazakhstan (Central Asia, Asia)
- Dietary Profile
- vegetarian
- Prep Time
- 25 min
- Cook Time
- 20 min
- Difficulty
- Medium
- Signature Staples
- Hand-folded steamed dumpling parcels, Finely diced sweet pumpkin and onions, Sour cream and chili-herb oil, Toasted cumin seeds, Cracked black pepper
Ingredients for Almaty Manti s Tykvoy (Kazakh Steamed Spiced Pumpkin & Caramelized Onion Dumplings) (4 Servings)
- 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) hand-folded steamed dumpling parcels, prepped into bite-sized pieces
- 1.5 cups finely diced sweet pumpkin and onions, washed and trimmed
- 1 cup sour cream and chili-herb oil
- 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with toasted cumin seeds
- 1.5 tbsp traditional Kazakhstan seasoning (cracked black pepper, fresh cilantro and dill, butter)
- 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs
Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions
- Finely chop or mash hand-folded steamed dumpling parcels and mix in a bowl with toasted cumin seeds, cracked black pepper, fresh cilantro and dill, butter, and a pinch of salt to form a savory filling.
- Portion or fold the seasoned mixture with finely diced sweet pumpkin and onions into neat traditional parcels, dumplings, or patties.
- Heat a heavy skillet with oil over medium heat or bring a steamer/broth pot to a gentle simmer.
- Cook the parcels for 12–15 minutes until tender and cooked through (crisping the bottoms in the skillet if desired).
- Spoon sour cream and chili-herb oil generously over the top and serve warm.