Kıtır Mantı (a type of crispy Turkish ravioli) holds a significant place in Konya's culinary culture. Its history stretches back a long way, and it is made using a preparation method unique to the region.
Ingredients:
- 2 tea glasses of boiled green lentils
- 6 cups of water
- 2 teaspoons of salt
For the Dough:
- 1,5 cups of flour
- 4\3 tea glass of water
- 1 egg
- 1 teaspoon of salt
For the Crispy:
- 3 tablespoons of butter
- 5 tablespoons of ravioli
For the Yogurt Sauce:
- 1 cup strained yoghurt
- 1 clove of garlic
- 1 teaspoon of salt
Recipe:
To prepare Kıtır Mantı, start by combining flour, egg, water, and salt in a bowl, then knead the mixture well. Once the dough is ready, roll it out using a rolling pin. Next, place the dough in a flat-bottomed hot pan and cook until it slightly hardens. Afterward, cut the dough into small squares.
In a separate pan, bring 6 cups of water and lentils to a boil. Once the water is boiling, add the cut ravioli and cook for about 5 minutes. While the ravioli is cooking, crush garlic with salt in a bowl, then add yogurt. Gradually add water to achieve a creamy consistency and mix well.
Once the ravioli is cooked, stir in the creamy yogurt mixture. For added texture, melt butter in a separate pan and fry 5 tablespoons of ravioli until crispy. Finally, top the ravioli with the crispy pieces, sprinkle red pepper and black pepper on top, and serve hot.
