Aubergine (eggplant) roulade, made with garlic, walnuts and mayonnaise, is a zingy appetizer, popular in Azerbaijan and across the Caucasus. Preparation time: 20-25 min Cooking time: 20 min Serves: 4-5
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Aubergine omelette | Badimjan chigirtmasi
The word chigirtma (çığırtma) in the name of a dish means that it includes eggs. This classic dish combines aubergines (eggplants) with eggs, onions, butter and herbs. It makes a fine breakfast dish or light meal. Preparation time: 10 min Cooking time: 20 min Serves: 3-4
Read More »Müsəmbə | Lamb or beef with aubergine and tomato
This dish brings together aubergines (eggplant),tomatoes and peppers, which are abundant in Azerbaijan in summer, and lamb or beef. Preparation time: 25 minutes Cooking time: 50 minutes Serves: 4-5
Read More »Lemon sherbet
An Azerbaijani sherbet (şərbət) is a cooling drink made from fruit or spices, sugar and water. Lemon makes one of the most refreshing varieties of sherbet, best enjoyed on a hot day. The word sherbet comes from the Persian sharbat, itself an adaptation of the Arabic for drink, sharab. Sherbet …
Read More »Barberry sherbet
Barberry sherbet is a traditional Azerbaijani sherbet (şərbət), a refreshing, cooling drink with a fruity tang. The word sherbet comes from the Persian sharbat, itself an adaptation of the Arabic for drink, sharab. Sherbet entered the English language as sorbet, which is now more of an iced dessert or palate …
Read More »Mint sherbet
Mint sherbet is a traditional form of the Azerbaijani sherbet (şərbət), a refreshing, cooling drink made from fruit, sugar and water. The word sherbet comes from the Persian sharbat, itself an adaptation of the Arabic for drink, sharab. Sherbet entered the English language as sorbet, which is now more of …
Read More »Milk sherbet
Milk sherbet is an interesting variation on the Azerbaijani sherbet, which is more commonly made from fruit. Milk sherbet is served at the end of a meal in Azerbaijan or to welcome guests. Recipes for two versions of milk sherbet are given below: one is a simple, sweet milk drink, …
Read More »Azerbaijan Salad | Azərbaycan salatı
Azerbaijan enjoys a summer abundance of tomatoes, cucumbers, herbs and other fresh ingredients. Not surprisingly, salads are a popular side dish or starter at many Azerbaijani meals. Tomatoes and cucumbers are the mainstay of summer salads, combined in this recipe with spring onions, radishes and a sour cream dressing. Preparation …
Read More »Green beans with garlic
Green beans with garlic are a tasty dish, easy to prepare. Served with crusty fresh bread, they make a light, healthy lunch, while traditionally they are served as an accompaniment to other dishes. Preparation time: 20 mins Cooking time: 5 hours (including cooling time) Serves: 3-4 as a side salad
Read More »Vinegret – Beetroot and bean salad
Vinegret is a substantial, beautifully pink salad of beetroot, pickled cabbage and cucumbers, popular across the entire former Soviet Union The name of the salad should not be confused with the term vinaigrette which has entered the English language with its French meaning of a dressing of oil and vinegar. …
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