1/2 tsp salt

1 egg

1 tablespoon oil

1/4 cup water

Filling:
1/2 pound ground lamb (or beef or both)

1 small onion, shredded or grated

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp allspice

1/2 tsp red pepper powder or paprika

pinch black pepper

2 Tablespoons finely chopped parsley

1/4 cup oil or melted butter to brush on the manti

Sauce:
2 cups water or beef broth

1 tablespoon tomato paste

1 tablespoon red pepper paste (can use a few drops of tabasco sauce instead or red chili sauce)

pinch of salt and black pepper and paprika

2 cups yogurt

1/2 tsp garlic paste with salt

1 tablespoon red pepper powder (Aleppo pepper) or sumac or a few drops of chili sauce