Soup piti is a national dish of Azerbaijan cuisine. This soup has several important features. Firstly, traditionally such soup is prepared exclusively from lamb with the addition of chickpeas. These components are often unchanged and they give the dish a rich, unique taste. Secondly, dried plum (or quince): this product gives broth a…
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Dishes of Azerbaijani cuisine
Kurabiye at home
The history of the appearance of eastern cookies kurabiye is very unusual. Once the Persian sultan was robbed, and in the palace pantry there were almost no products for making sweets so beloved by the ruler. The enterprising servant did not lose his head and quickly baked cookies from what he could find,…
Azerbaijan cuisine
In the Caucasus, it is said that the Armenian, Georgian and Azerbaijani culinary are sisters, given for education in different families. The peculiarities of the Azerbaijan cuisine lie in the fact that many dishes that are used by other nations are prepared in their own way. The pilaf widely spread in Azerbaijan differs…
Bozbash
If you want to make a regular dinner a real treat, then this delicious soup is what you need, because such an amazing combination of mutton, vegetables and fruits you will never forget!!! This is soup Bozbash. The recipe for cooking Azeri bozbash is very, very ancient and this soup has a variety…
The Azerbaijani dolma
Dolma – the dish that is stuffed with vegetables or leaves (usually grape), cabbage rolls in grape leaves. The filling is usually cooked on the basis of rice, can also contain boiled minced meat. It is widely distributed in the kitchens of the peoples of Transcaucasia. There are many different recipes of dolma….
Trout in Azerbaijani style
Trout is a very delicious and delicate dish, which perfectly fits as the main one. The complexity of its preparation is average, but the result will certainly surprise you and your guests with its very pleasant taste. Imagine yourself in Azerbaijan. Although in this country the Norwegian trout is not usual, we will…
Azerbaijani Baklava Recipe – Step-by-Step with Photos
This Azerbaijani baklava recipe is a beloved holiday dessert made with tender layers of homemade dough, a rich walnut filling, and a delicate honey glaze. Traditionally enjoyed during the spring holiday of Novruz, it is a staple on festive tables across the Caucasus and the wider Eastern world. According to historians, the first…