Mutekke or Cigarette cookies are traditional Azerbaijani cookies. Mutekke which is called bolster in English language is a long and narrow pillow filled with cotton or feather. By the way I have attached some photos of Mutekke in following photos. So name of this cookie come from their shape which resembles a traditional tube-shaped pillow which in old times of Iran, we used to use … Continue reading Mutekke Cookies(شیرینی متکا)
Ardabil is an Azerbaijani city in Iran and near the Caspian Sea. Almond stew or Pichagh ghemasi is one of local and traditional dishes from Ardabil. Pichagh means knife in Azari language and refers to the silvered almonds. This scrumptious stew made with few ingredients such as lamb or been, onions and spices. It’s not only satisfy your hunger but also is a hearty stew. … Continue reading Azerbaijani Almond Stew (Pichagh Qheymasi)
This pasta dish is divine. It is popular in Azerbaijan and Turkey. There is no meat sauce but with fried potatoes and onions along with garlic yogurt sauce is just a piece of heaven in your plate. Ingredients: 120 g pasta 2 medium potatoes, peeled and diced 2 medium onions, peeled and chopped 1 clove of garlic 1 Tbsp fresh thyme leaves 1 … Continue reading Azerbaijani Pasta with Potato and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
This noodle aash is popular in NW of Iran. It has a sour/sweet taste due to vinegar and prunes in it.. This is a noodle soup with cereals, meat balls, fried onions and dried mint. Azerbaijani noodle aash Ingredients 200g Persian noodles ) if it is not available you can use egg noodles instead of Persian noodles) 1 large onion or 2 small ones 200g … Continue reading Azerbaijani Noodle Aash
