Shorgoghal
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 Traditional shorgoghals | |
| Alternative names | Goghal |
|---|---|
| Type | Pastry |
| Place of origin | Azerbaijan |
| Associated cuisine | Azerbaijani |
| Serving temperature | Warm |
Shorgoghal (Azerbaijani: şorqoğal) or goghal is a traditional Azerbaijani pastry in a round shape filled with anise or fennel seed, cumin, cinnamon, turmeric, salt and pepper. It is mainly prepared for Nowruz in Azerbaijan along with pakhlava and shekerbura.[1]
Goghal is a round, flaky pastry with bright yellow top layer. It is mainly filled with a mixture of spices (called shorgoghal) or with sugar and nuts (called shirin goghal). Like other pastries prepared for Nowruz in Azerbaijan, shorgoghal has a solar symbolism, its round shape and cheerful yellow colour inspired by the sun.[2][3][4]
