Name: Georgian Spiced Meat Dumplings
Total time: 60 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Khinkali
Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup water; 1/2 tsp salt; 1 lb ground beef or lamb; 1 small onion, finely chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp ground coriander; 1/2 tsp paprika; 1/4 tsp black pepper; 2 tbsp tomato paste

A variation of khinkali with added garlic and tomato paste for extra depth of flavor.

Method

In a bowl, mix flour, water, and salt to form a dough. Knead for 5 minutes, then let rest for 30 minutes.
In a separate bowl, combine ground meat, onion, garlic, cumin, coriander, paprika, pepper, and tomato paste. Mix well.
Divide the dough into small balls. Roll each into a thin circle, fill with meat mixture, and fold into a dumpling shape.
Place dumplings in a steamer basket and steam for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
Serve with a side of fresh herbs or a simple salad.
Check that the ground meat reaches 71°C (160°F) throughout before serving.