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Mantoo: "Filling
Heat oil in a fry pan
Add the mince and stir until the meat is golden brown. Add onions and cook until transparent then add the coriander and pepper and mix through.
Take pan off the heat and place in dish to cool.
Note: This mixture should have more onion than meat.

Sauce Topping
Soak split peas 2-3 hours or over night,
Heat oil in fry pan and cook onions and garlic until lightly browned
Add tomato paste and diced tomato
Add split peas and ¾ cup water and cook for 30-45 mins until soft
Season with salt and pepper and set aside.

Yoghurt Topping
In a separate bowl mix yoghurt with minced garlic and salt to taste.

If using square Gow Gee wrappers, place a spoonful of filling in the centre of the wrapper. Moisten edge of pastry squares – lift corner to corner and seal, then wrap 2 corners of the triangle to seal in filling.

For home made pastry (see below), place a spoonful of filling in the center of the rolled-out dough Dip finger in water and moisten the circumference of the pastry shape. Lift the outer rim to meet in the middle.
Seal the edges by pressing together to form dumplings

Oil the base of steamer to prevent sticking and place dumplings carefully across oil.
Steam for 25 - 25 minutes

To Serve
On a large serving plate smear a fine layer of garlic yoghurt topping.
Place the dumplings in a circular decorative manner.
Evenly drizzle the remaining yoghurt over the dumplings. Followed by the split pea sauce.
Scatter with dried mint and chilli powder.

Pastry (If making)
Place flour in a large mixing bowl and gradually add water, mixing with hands until it becomes doughy
Leave the dough to settle for 15-20 minutes or until it becomes firm
Separate dough into small handfuls and roll into individual ball shapes.
Scatter some flour on the bench surface and using a small rolling pin, roll the balls into circular shapes
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