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… Continue reading Mutekke Cookies(شیرینی متکا)
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Azerbaijani Almond Stew (Pichagh Qheymasi)
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… Continue reading Azerbaijani Almond Stew (Pichagh Qheymasi)
Azerbaijani Pasta with Potato and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
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… Continue reading Azerbaijani Pasta with Potato and Garlic Yogurt Sauce
Azerbaijani Noodle Aash
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… Continue reading Azerbaijani Noodle Aash