A farinaceous dish, very similar to manti. The main highlight of khanum is the finest dough and juicy stuffing. “The thinner the dough, the better!”- slogan of the hostesses of the national cuisine. The stuffing is usually potato, but there is also a meat stuffing. A delicious sauce of tomato paste and butter is added to the khanum
For the dough:
• 1 kg of flour;
• A glass of water (the consistency of the dough should be the same as for dumplings);
• One tbs. vegetable oil;
• Salt.
For filling:
Classic khanum is made with potatoes and onions (potatoes are cut into thin strips, onions are finely shredded).
For khanum with meat stuffing you will need:
• 500 g minced meat (mutton / beef);
• 3 large onions;
• Salt, spices to taste;
• You can add carrots, potatoes (optional).
Meat stuffing can be used raw, but you can pre-fry, then cool it and start modeling the khanums.
For gravy:
• Tomato paste;
• Glass of water;
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil.
For sprinkling:
• 1-2 onions;
• A small bunch of dill;
• A small bunch of green onions.
Add salt, water and vegetable oil to the egg. Mix.
Make a well in the flour and pour the eggs in.
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
While you prepare the filling, place the dough in a plastic bag and let it sit for 30-40 minutes.
Finely chop the meat for the filling. You can take ready-made minced meat or mince the meat.
Cut the potatoes into small cubes and add to the meat.
Cut the onion into small cubes.
Add the onion to the meat and potatoes.
Salt, pepper and mix well. The filling is ready.
Put the dough on the table and divide it into two parts.
Roll out one part. Set the other aside for now. The thickness of the rolled dough is 1-2 millimeters.
Grease the surface of the dough with vegetable oil.
Spread half of the filling over the surface, leaving 3-4 centimeters from the very edge, so that you can close the edges later.
Carefully roll up the roll. Close the edges.
Form the second roll in the same way.
Wipe the surface of the steamer and the roll with vegetable or melted butter. Place the roll in the steamer.
Steam cooking time is 50 minutes.
Khanum with meat and potatoes is ready. You can sprinkle the khanum with dried herbs and serve with sour cream.
Enjoy your meal!


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