Gosh-e-fil literally translates to elephant ear. There is a myth that during Chandra Gupta Maurya’s reign he had wished to expand his empire and sent 500 elephants all the way to Afghanistan. Inspired by this gesture the Afghanis came up with a pastry that looks like the elephant ear.
Gosh-e-Fil is a fried pastry that is dusted generously with icing sugar and topped with dry fruits powder. It is served during Ramadan and Nowruz with tea. Its crunchy and lip smackingly delicious making it a favourite snack for all.