Azerbaijan Cuisine
- Appetizers
- Baking
- Barbecue
- Chicken
- Dairy
- Dolma
- Drinks
- Fish
- Flour-based recipes
- Jams & preserves
- Meat
- Pilaf
- Salad
- Soups & Stews
- Sweets & desserts
- Vegetarian
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Ovrishta - Chicken with Cornelian cherries
Cornelian cherries, or cornels, are widespread across the Caucasus and southern Russia.
Chighirtma plov - Chicken and egg pilaf
Azerbaijan has several varieties of chicken pilaf, one of which is chicken and egg pilaf (çığırtma plov).
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.
Paytakht salati - Potato, pea and egg salad
This salad is Russian in origin but is so popular in Azerbaijan that it has become part of the national cuisine.
Khamrashi - Chicken noodle soup
Khamrashi (xəmraşi) can be made with a clear beef or lamb broth or, as in this recipe, with chicken broth.
Toyuq soyutması - Poached chicken with pickles and tomatoes
Azerbaijani poached chicken is a light, healthy dish, easy to make. It can be served as a main course or appetiser.
Toyug ləvəngi - Roast chicken with walnut stuffing
Levengi (ləvəngi) is a stuffing made from ground walnuts and dried fruit, typical of the southern Lankaran area.
Fisinjan plov - Pomegranate and walnut stew with chicken, lamb or beef
Ground walnuts and pomegranate sauce or juice are the essential ingredients for the deliciously tangy stew fisinjan.
Toyuq kotleti - Chicken cutlet
Chicken cutlets are a tasty way to use up chicken and a popular everyday dish across Azerbaijan.
Kebabs - barbecued meat, fish and vegetables - are a perennial favourite in Azerbaijan.
Toyug chigirtmasi - Chicken with eggs
The word chigirtma (çığırtma) in the name of a dish means that it includes eggs.
Chicken pilaf is one of the many versions of pilaf popular in Azerbaijan.