Collection
Azerbaijan Recipes
A Caspian land of saffron rice and tiny dumplings. Not sure what to eat in Azerbaijan? Start with Piti, Dovga, Şəkərbura and Qutab. Here are 6 authentic Azerbaijan recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
6 recipes
PitiBaku, Azerbaijan · medium · 175 minA slow-baked crock stew of lamb, chickpeas, and chestnuts scented with saffron and dried plum.
QutabBaku, Azerbaijan · medium · 45 minThin, half-moon griddle breads stuffed with greens and herbs, folded and cooked until charred.
LavangiBaku, Azerbaijan · medium · 105 minChicken stuffed with a tangy walnut, onion, and sour-plum paste and roasted, a specialty of Azerbaijan's Caspian south.
ŞəkərburaBaku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 85 minCrimped half-moon pastries filled with sweet ground nuts and cardamom, the pride of the Azerbaijani Novruz table.
Shah PlovBaku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 115 minThe crown pilaf of Azerbaijan: saffron rice, meat and dried fruit sealed in a buttered lavash crust and baked golden.
DovgaBaku, Azerbaijan · medium · 50 minA warm Azerbaijani yogurt soup thick with fresh herbs, rice and chickpeas, stirred constantly so it never splits.
← Browse all collections