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Milk pilaf

Südlü plov - Milk pilaf

This pilaf is different from other Azerbaijani pilafs as the rice is cooked in milk rather than water. Südlü pilaf can be eaten on its own or served with smoked fish for a pleasing contrast between sweet and savoury. News.Az is grateful to Gullu Cahangir for allowing us to use …

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Borsch – Beetroot soup

Borsch - Beetroot soup

Borsch is another Russian dish that Azerbaijanis have adopted wholeheartedly. Borsch can be made with lamb or beef or as a vegetarian soup. The key ingredient is beetroot, which gives borsch its distinctive, red colour. Preparation time: 45 minutes Cooking time: 3 hours Serves: 4-5

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Aubergine snack

Badimjan qalyanaltisi - Aubergine snack

Aubergines (eggplants) grow in abundance in Azerbaijan in summer and are used in an array of traditional and more modern dishes. This aubergine recipe makes a tasty lunch or breakfast dish. News.Az is grateful to Gullu Cahangir for allowing us to use her badimjan qalyanaltisi (badımcan qəlyanaltısı) recipe and photograph, …

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Chicken liver pâté

Toyuq qaracirəyindən paştet - Chicken liver pâté

Chicken liver pâté is a popular dish in Azerbaijan, often, though by no means exclusively, served on special occasions. News.Az is grateful to Gullu Cahangir for allowing us to use her chicken liver pâté recipe and photograph, taken from her informative website Azerifood.com. Preparation time: 30 min Cooking time: 60 …

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Mutaki – Pastry nut twists

Mutaki - Pastry nut twists

Mutaki (mütəkkə) are a popular pastry across Azerbaijan. The pastry takes its name from a traditional Azerbaijani bolster, the mütəkkə, with which it shares its shape. News.Az is grateful to Gullu Cahangir for allowing us to use her mutaki recipe, taken from her informative website Azerifood.com. The pastry for mutaki …

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