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Azerbaijani Recipes — Page 3 — Zaffaron

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🇦🇿Azerbaijani Recipes

Discover Azerbaijani cuisine — saffron-infused pilafs, aromatic kebabs, herb-filled kutabs, and sweet tea traditions.

97 recipes

Azerbaijani cuisine blends Persian, Turkish, and Caucasian traditions into something uniquely its own. Saffron-rich pilafs (plov) are the centerpiece, served alongside fragrant kebabs and fresh herb platters. The tradition of tea drinking and the art of making kutab (stuffed flatbreads) reflect a culture that values both hospitality and craftsmanship.

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Azerbaijani · Main Courses
Pomidor Yumurta (Pomidor Yumurtası) — Azerbaijani Tomato and Egg Scramble
Pomidor Yumurta is a beloved Azerbaijani home-style scramble where ripe tomatoes melt into a silky sauce that gently coats eggs. It’s a quick, comforting pan dish often served for breakfast or a light supper with fresh herbs and bread.
25 min 2 356 cal

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Azerbaijani Saffron Flour Halva — Toasted flour halva scented with saffron - authentic azerbaijani recipe

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Azerbaijani · Desserts

Azerbaijani Saffron Flour Halva (حلوای آذربایجانی) — Toasted flour halva scented with saffron

Azerbaijani flour halva is a celebratory sweet built on deeply toasted flour and a saffron-kissed syrup. It’s simple in ingredients yet rich in aroma, often served with tea at gatherings and holidays.

45 min 10 330 cal

Shekar Choreyi — Azerbaijani Sugar Cookies with a Tender Crumb - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Desserts

Shekar Choreyi (Şəkər Çörəyi) — Azerbaijani Sugar Cookies with a Tender Crumb

Şəkər Çörəyi is a beloved Azerbaijani tea-time cookie, known for its pale color, delicate sweetness, and soft, shortbread-like bite. Often served with black tea and jam, it’s a staple of home baking across Azerbaijan.

38 min 18 165 cal

Dushbara Mahsul — Azerbaijani Harvest Dumpling Soup with Beans - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Soups

Dushbara Mahsul (Düşbərə Məhsul) — Azerbaijani Harvest Dumpling Soup with Beans

Dushbara Mahsul is an Azerbaijani “harvest” variation of tiny dumpling soup enriched with beans and herbs. It’s a comforting, family-style bowl that blends delicate meat dumplings with a hearty, rustic broth common in autumn cooking.

135 min 6 510 cal

Dogramach — Azerbaijani Cold Yogurt and Cucumber Soup - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Soups

Dogramach (دوغراماچ) — Azerbaijani Cold Yogurt and Cucumber Soup

Dogramach is a refreshing Azerbaijani cold soup built on tart yogurt, crisp cucumber, and herbs, often enjoyed in warm weather. It reflects the region’s love of dairy-based dishes and garden-fresh greens, served as a light meal or starter.

15 min 4 170 cal

Qovurma — Azerbaijani Pan-Fried Lamb with Onions - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Main Courses

Qovurma (قوورما) — Azerbaijani Pan-Fried Lamb with Onions

Qovurma is a beloved Azerbaijani technique of slowly pan-frying lamb with onions until deeply browned and aromatic. Often served with rice or bread, it reflects the region’s pastoral traditions and love of simple, bold flavors.

85 min 4 520 cal

Ash Plov — Azerbaijani Wedding Pilaf with Saffron Crust - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Rice Dishes

Ash Plov (Aş Plov) — Azerbaijani Wedding Pilaf with Saffron Crust

Ash Plov is a celebratory Azerbaijani pilaf served at weddings, built around fluffy long-grain rice and a saffron-tinted qazmaq crust. It’s traditionally paired with a rich lamb garnish and dried fruits, highlighting the region’s love of sweet-savory contrasts.

120 min 8 790 cal

Tike Kebab — Azerbaijani Cubed Lamb Shish Kebab - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Tike Kebab (Tikə Kəbab) — Azerbaijani Cubed Lamb Shish Kebab

Tike Kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani shish kebab of marinated lamb cubes grilled over hot coals. Traditionally paired with sumac onions and lavash, it showcases the region’s love of smoke, saffron, and simple, high-quality meat.

37 min 4 520 cal

Narsharab Chicken — Azerbaijani Chicken in Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Main Courses

Narsharab Chicken (نارشراب تویوغ) — Azerbaijani Chicken in Pomegranate-Walnut Sauce

Narsharab chicken is a beloved Azerbaijani-style dish where browned chicken simmers in tangy pomegranate molasses with walnuts and onions. The balance of sweet-sour fruit and savory meat reflects the region’s deep pomegranate culture and festive table traditions.

75 min 4 610 cal

Turşu — Azerbaijani Mixed Vegetable Pickle - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Side Dishes

Turşu (Turşu) — Azerbaijani Mixed Vegetable Pickle

Turşu is a beloved Azerbaijani mixed vegetable pickle served alongside kebabs, rice, and hearty stews. Crisp vegetables are packed in jars with garlic, herbs, and spices, then cured in a tangy brine for a bright, crunchy bite.

55 min 16 28 cal

Dushbara Ash — Azerbaijani Dumpling Soup with Vinegar and Mint - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Soups

Dushbara Ash (Düşbərə Aşı) — Azerbaijani Dumpling Soup with Vinegar and Mint

Dushbara Ash is a beloved Azerbaijani soup of tiny meat dumplings simmered in a clear, aromatic broth. It is traditionally served with a sharp vinegar-garlic sauce and dried mint, balancing richness with bright, herbal tang.

120 min 6 410 cal

Shorgogal — Azerbaijani Savory Saffron Layered Pastry - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Breads

Shorgogal (شورگؤغال) — Azerbaijani Savory Saffron Layered Pastry

Shorgogal is a celebratory Azerbaijani laminated pastry, perfumed with saffron and warm spices. Often baked for spring festivities, its flaky layers and savory filling make it a beloved tea-time and holiday treat.

105 min 12 360 cal

Tabriz Lule Kebab — Azerbaijani-Style Ground Lamb Skewers - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Kebabs

Tabriz Lule Kebab (کباب لوله تبریز) — Azerbaijani-Style Ground Lamb Skewers

Tabriz-style lule kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani-influenced specialty from Iran’s northwest, known for finely minced lamb, grated onion, and a gentle saffron aroma. It’s traditionally grilled over charcoal and served with lavash, sumac, and grilled tomatoes.

47 min 4 520 cal

Chigirtma — Azerbaijani Chicken Stew Finished with Eggs - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Stews

Chigirtma (Çığırtma) — Azerbaijani Chicken Stew Finished with Eggs

Chigirtma is a beloved Azerbaijani home-style chicken stew where onions and tomatoes are slowly cooked until jammy, then enriched with gently set eggs. It’s often served with bread or rice, showcasing the region’s love for simple ingredients layered with patience and aroma.

75 min 4 520 cal

Tas Kebab — Azerbaijani Pot Kebab with Potatoes - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Stews

Tas Kebab (Tas Kebab) — Azerbaijani Pot Kebab with Potatoes

Tas Kebab is a beloved Azerbaijani home dish where lamb and potatoes braise slowly in a covered pot until silky and deeply savory. It’s often served family-style, capturing the region’s love of tender meat, simple spices, and comforting stews.

130 min 4 690 cal

Sebzi Qovurma — Azerbaijani Herb and Lamb Stew - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Stews

Sebzi Qovurma (سبزی قورما) — Azerbaijani Herb and Lamb Stew

Sebzi Qovurma is a beloved Azerbaijani stew where lamb is slowly simmered with sautéed herbs and greens until deeply aromatic. It’s a close cousin to herb-forward stews across the Caucasus, often served with rice and bright pickles.

120 min 6 430 cal

Pumpkin Qutab — Azerbaijani Pumpkin-Filled Griddled Flatbread - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Breads

Pumpkin Qutab (Qutab Balqabaq) — Azerbaijani Pumpkin-Filled Griddled Flatbread

Qutab is a beloved Azerbaijani griddled flatbread, folded thin and stuffed with seasonal fillings. This pumpkin version is especially popular in autumn, balancing sweet squash with onions, herbs, and a tangy sumac finish.

70 min 6 320 cal

Gogal — Azerbaijani Sweet Saffron and Cardamom Layered Pastry - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Desserts

Gogal (گوگال) — Azerbaijani Sweet Saffron and Cardamom Layered Pastry

Gogal is a beloved Azerbaijani layered pastry, traditionally baked for spring celebrations and shared with tea. This sweet version perfumes flaky layers with saffron, cardamom, and buttery richness, echoing the region’s love of aromatic spices.

100 min 12 420 cal

Pakhlava — Azerbaijani Diamond-Cut Baklava with Cardamom - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Desserts

Pakhlava (پاخلاوا) — Azerbaijani Diamond-Cut Baklava with Cardamom

Azerbaijani pakhlava is a festive, diamond-cut pastry layered with nuts and perfumed with cardamom and saffron. Often baked for Nowruz, it’s finished with glossy syrup and a nut set into each piece for celebration and hospitality.

115 min 24 285 cal

Firni — Azerbaijani Milk and Rice Flour Pudding - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Desserts

Firni (فیرنی) — Azerbaijani Milk and Rice Flour Pudding

Firni is a beloved Azerbaijani milk pudding thickened with rice flour and gently perfumed with saffron and rosewater. Traditionally served chilled in small bowls, it’s a simple, comforting dessert found at family tables and festive gatherings.

30 min 6 235 cal

Chorek — Azerbaijani Sweet Egg-Glazed Holiday Bread - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Breads

Chorek (چورک) — Azerbaijani Sweet Egg-Glazed Holiday Bread

Chorek is a beloved Azerbaijani sweet bread, often baked for family gatherings and spring celebrations. Lightly enriched with milk, butter, and eggs, it’s finished with a glossy egg wash and a scattering of seeds for a festive look.

60 min 10 285 cal

Tandir Bread — Azerbaijani Tandoor Clay Oven Flatbread - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Breads

Tandir Bread (Təndir Çörəyi) — Azerbaijani Tandoor Clay Oven Flatbread

Təndir Çörəyi is a beloved Azerbaijani bread baked by slapping leavened dough onto the hot walls of a clay tandoor. Its blistered crust and chewy crumb make it a daily table staple from villages to city bakeries.

43 min 8 243 cal

Yarpaq Dolmasi — Azerbaijani Vine Leaf Dolma with Chestnuts - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Main Courses

Yarpaq Dolmasi (Yarpaq Dolması) — Azerbaijani Vine Leaf Dolma with Chestnuts

Yarpaq Dolmasi is a beloved Azerbaijani dish of grape leaves wrapped around fragrant meat-and-rice filling. This version highlights sweet, earthy chestnuts—an old-fashioned touch often associated with festive tables and autumn cooking.

130 min 6 468 cal

Biber Dolmasi — Azerbaijani Stuffed Bell Peppers in Tomato-Saffron Sauce - authentic azerbaijani recipe

Azerbaijani · Main Courses

Biber Dolmasi (Bibər Dolması) — Azerbaijani Stuffed Bell Peppers in Tomato-Saffron Sauce

Biber dolmasi is a beloved Azerbaijani home dish of bell peppers filled with herbed rice and meat, gently braised in a tomato-based sauce. It’s served family-style and often appears at weekend tables alongside yogurt and fresh herbs.

95 min 6 430 cal