Gosh-e Fil

Prep time: 20 mins (plus 30 mins resting) Cook time: 15 mins Total time: 1 hr 5 mins Servings: 12 pastries Country of origin: Afghanistan Description: Gosh-e Fil (Elephant's Ear) is a crisp, sweet fried Afghan pastry rolled thin and shaped into an ear or leaf outline, heavily dusted with powdered sugar, cardamom, and pistachios. Presentation: Stacked on a dessert platter, dusted with powdered sugar and crushed pistachios, served with black tea. Ingredients: 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 egg 1/3 cup milk 2 tbsp melted butter 1 tsp ground cardamom 1 tsp baking powder Oil for deep frying 1/2 cup powdered sugar 1/4 cup ground pistachios Step-by-step directions: Whisk egg, milk, and melted butter together in a small bowl until blended. Mix flour, baking powder, and ground cardamom in a large bowl, then stir in wet ingredients to form a smooth dough. Cover dough and let rest for 30 minutes. Roll dough out to paper-thin sheets and cut into teardrop shapes, pinching one corner to resemble an ear. Deep fry in hot oil at 350°F (175°C) for 1-2 minutes per side until golden brown and crisp. Drain on paper towels and dust liberally with powdered sugar and ground pistachios while warm. Optional variations: Dip fried pastries into warm cardamom sugar syrup instead of powdered sugar. Cooking tips: Ensure oil is at steady medium heat so pastries cook thoroughly inside without burning exterior. Nutrition facts:

• Calories: 165 kcal

• Fat: 7g

• Carbohydrates: 22g

• Protein: 3g