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 9 authentic Azerbaijan recipes, each from a specific region, with cultural context and dietary substitutions for every table.
9 recipes
PitiBaku, Azerbaijan · medium · 2 h 55 minA slow-baked crock stew of lamb, chickpeas, and chestnuts scented with saffron and dried plum.
Piti QutabBaku, Azerbaijan · medium · 45 minThin, half-moon griddle breads stuffed with greens and herbs, folded and cooked until charred.
LavangiBaku, Azerbaijan · medium · 1 h 45 minChicken stuffed with a tangy walnut, onion, and sour-plum paste and roasted, a specialty of Azerbaijan's Caspian south.
ŞəkərburaBaku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 1 h 25 minCrimped half-moon pastries filled with sweet ground nuts and cardamom, the pride of the Azerbaijani Novruz table.
Shah PlovBaku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 1 h 55 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.
DushbaraBaku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 1 h 20 minTiny hand-pinched lamb dumplings floated in a clear garlicky broth, finished with vinegar and mint.
Mangal Salatı (Azerbaijani Grilled Vegetable Salad)Baku, Azerbaijan · easy · 1 h 20 minEggplants, tomatoes and peppers charred over the grill until soft, peeled, chopped small and drained, then tossed with raw onion, garlic, fresh herbs, oil and a splash of vinegar to eat beside kebab.
Şorqoğal (Azerbaijani Spiced Novruz Pastry)Baku, Azerbaijan · advanced · 2 h 30 minRound, many-layered buttery buns rolled from thin sheets of yeasted dough and filled with a savoury paste of toasted flour, butter, turmeric, fennel, cumin and black pepper, glazed yellow and baked golden.
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