Seeking Uighur and Georgian expertise

[Franklin Sciacca]

For a Food Seminar project, I am seeking information on the etymology of 
the terms "khinkali" (the tasty Georgian dumplings) and "manti" (the 
tasty Turkish/Central Asian dumplings).  One source suggests that the 
latter is of Uighur origin. Others suggest a borrowing from Chinese "man 
tou."

Any thoughts?

Best, Frank

-- Franklin Sciacca Associate Professor of Russian Program in Russian 
Studies Hamilton College 198 College Hill Road Clinton, New York 13323 
315-859-4773

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