Manti s Tykvoy i Ziroy (Uzbek Steamed Pumpkin & Caramelized Onion Dumplings with Yogurt) – Authentic Uzbekistan Recipe

Ingredients for Manti s Tykvoy i Ziroy (Uzbek Steamed Pumpkin & Caramelized Onion Dumplings with Yogurt) (4 Servings)

• 1.25 lbs (or 2.5 cups) thin steamed dumpling parcels, prepped into bite-sized pieces
• 1.5 cups finely diced sweet pumpkin and yellow onions, washed and trimmed
• 1 cup cool katyk/yogurt and dill sauce
• 1 medium onion and 3 cloves garlic, finely minced with Uzbek cumin seeds (zira)
• 1.5 tbsp traditional Uzbekistan seasoning (cracked black pepper, coriander, butter)
• 2.5 tbsp traditional cooking oil, sea salt, cracked black pepper, and fresh citrus or herbs

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

1. Finely chop or mash thin steamed dumpling parcels and mix in a bowl with Uzbek cumin seeds (zira), cracked black pepper, coriander, butter, and a pinch of salt to form a savory filling.
2. Portion or fold the seasoned mixture with finely diced sweet pumpkin and yellow onions into neat traditional parcels, dumplings, or patties.
3. Heat a heavy skillet with oil over medium heat or bring a steamer/broth pot to a gentle simmer.
4. Cook the parcels for 12–15 minutes until tender and cooked through (crisping the bottoms in the skillet if desired).
5. Spoon cool katyk/yogurt and dill sauce generously over the top and serve warm.