Manti without Filling

This is an indispensable dish from Kars. Although it’s in the same family as manti (dumplings), these fresh noodles are not stuffed — rather, you’ll make a dough and top them with a garlicky yogurt sauce and golden fried onions. Özgül’s mother used to prepare this for neighbors and friends — after a while, friends started dropping by just to eat hangel, as she made the most delicious version.