This walnut filled pastries are made with a basic dough and filled with the very tasty combination of ground walnuts, powdered sugar and cardamom. These are so good, they're a staple of every household during Nowruz (Persian New Year).
FRYING THE QOTTAB
Qottab is traditionally fried. However, I prefer to bake them. If you would like to fry them, fill a sauce pan up to a third and heat over medium heat. Fry the pastry until golden brown, about 5 minutes and then transfer them onto a kitchen towel to absorb the oil. Then roll them in powdered sugar and serve.