Easy Homemade Pastry (Gosh-e-Fil), Delicious Afghan Pastry!

ground meat

🥗Healthier: ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground chicken

Ground turkey is leaner, while ground chicken is often less expensive.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Greek yogurt offers more protein, while sour cream is often more affordable.

fresh herbs

🥗Healthier: dried herbs

💰Cheaper: no herbs

Dried herbs can be more accessible and have a longer shelf life.

potatoes

🥗Healthier: sweet potatoes

💰Cheaper: mashed cauliflower

Sweet potatoes provide more nutrients, while cauliflower is lower in carbs.

Prepare the dough by mixing flour, water, and salt until smooth; rest for 30 minutes.

Finely chop onions and garlic; sauté in vegetable oil over medium heat until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Add ground meat to the skillet; cook until browned, about 8-10 minutes.

Stir in coriander, cumin, salt, and pepper; cook for another 2 minutes.

Remove from heat; mix in diced potatoes, carrots, and peas.

Roll out the rested dough on a floured surface to thin sheets.

Cut the dough into circles; place a spoonful of the filling in the center of each circle.

Fold the dough over the filling; pinch edges to seal tightly.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat; fry filled dough until golden brown on both sides, about 3-4 minutes per side.

Alternatively, bake in a preheated oven at 375°F until golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Serve warm with a side of yogurt and fresh herbs.

Cooking Techniques

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