Tikhma are a sweet version of the popular shor gogal savoury pastries. Like shor gogal, tikhma (tıxma) are usually eaten at the Novruz spring holiday, but are popular all year round too. As with pastry the world over, Azerbaijan has many variations of its pastry recipes. We give here a …
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Qozlu siyiq – Walnut porridge
This thick soupy porridge of rice and walnuts makes a hearty winter warmer. The Azerbaijani name – sıyıq – is the word used for porridge and similar dishes cooked from grains. Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 20 mins Serves: 3-4
Read More »Merji shorbasi – Red lentil soup
Originally a Turkish soup, red lentil soup (mərci şorbası or mərci) has become popular in Baku cafes and restaurants. The soup is equally tasty as a vegetarian dish or made with chicken stock. Preparation time: 20 min Cooking time: 25 min Serves: 3-4
Read More »Chicken and egg pilaf – Chighirtma plov
Azerbaijan has several varieties of chicken pilaf, one of which is chicken and egg pilaf (çığırtma plov). The word chigirtma (çığırtma) in the name of a dish means that it has been set in beaten egg. Preparation time: 30-40 mins Cooking time: 45-60 mins Serves: 3-4
Read More »Qiyma chigirtma – Lamb with eggs
Qiyma chigirtma (qiymə çığırtma) is an Azerbaijani dish of minced lamb or mutton cooked with eggs. The word chigirtma (çığırtma) in the name of a dish means that it has been set in beaten egg. Preparation time: 30-40 mins Cooking time: 40 min Serves: 2
Read More »Haftabajar – Aubergine and mixed vegetable pickle
Pickles are popular in Azerbaijan as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a starter, and are often served as one of a selection of appetizers. The name of this pickle of aubergines, cabbage, beetroot, carrot and herbs – haftabajar (həftəbecər) – means “ready in a week”. News.Az is …
Read More »Sirkaya qoyulmush sarimsaq – Pickled garlic
Pickles are popular in Azerbaijan as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a starter, and are often served as one of a selection of appetizers. Pickled garlic (sirkəyə qoyulmuş sarımsaq) is a tasty accompaniment to kebabs and makes a healthy alternative to potato crisps or other nibbles. News.Az …
Read More »Badimjan turshusu – Stuffed aubergine pickle
Pickles are popular in Azerbaijan as an accompaniment to a main dish or as a starter, and are often served as one of a selection of appetizers. Small aubergines (eggplants) produce the best results in this pickle. News.Az is grateful to Gullu Cahangir for permission to use her stuffed aubergine …
Read More »Pickled green tomatoes – Sirkaya qoyulmush yashil pomidor
Green tomatoes are one of the easiest fruits to pickle, as they don’t need to be blanched or soused in vinegar. While green tomatoes can be pickled as they are, these stuffed tomatoes make a more interesting pickle. News.Az is grateful to Gullu Cahangir for permission to use her stuffed …
Read More »Sirkaya qoyulmush kalam – Pickled cabbage and beetroot
Pickled cabbage is a popular accompaniment to main dishes in Azerbaijan, especially in the winter when fresh vegetables are less readily available. Cabbage is often pickled on its own or together with carrot and beetroot, as in this recipe. Preparation time: 60 min Cooking time: 30 days Serves: 4-5
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