Azerbaijan Recipes
A Caspian land of saffron rice and tiny dumplings. Here are 4 authentic Azerbaijan recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
4 recipes
🇦🇿 Dushbara
Baku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 80 min
Tiny hand-pinched lamb dumplings floated in a clear garlicky broth, finished with vinegar and mint.
🇦🇿 Piti
Baku, Azerbaijan · medium · 175 min
A slow-baked crock stew of lamb, chickpeas, and chestnuts scented with saffron and dried plum.
🇦🇿 Qutab
Baku, Azerbaijan · medium · 45 min
Thin, half-moon griddle breads stuffed with greens and herbs, folded and cooked until charred.
🇦🇿 Azerbaijani Chay
Baku, Azerbaijan · easy · 17 min
Strong black tea served in a pear-shaped armudu glass with fruit jam on the side, sipped through a sugar cube — endless Baku hospitality.