Cuisine in Barda

Barda district, located in the western region of Azerbaijan, is famous for its rich history and culture, as well as its delicious and original cuisine. Thanks to its fertile soils and climatic conditions, vegetables, fruits, berries and herbs grow abundantly in the Barda district. All these products are widely used in cooking.

• Meat and dairy products: Meat, especially lamb, is one of the main ingredients of Barda cuisine. Dairy products such as cheese, sour cream, yogurt are also widely used. Barda cuisine is rich in various spices such as cumin, coriander, red pepper, saffron, sumac. Spices give dishes a unique taste and aroma.

The cuisine of Barda district offers a wide variety of dishes for every taste. Here you can taste hearty soups, fragrant pilaf and dolma, delicate kebabs and kebabs, delicious pastries and sweets.

Some famous dishes of Barda cuisine:

• Plov: It is the main dish of Azerbaijani cuisine, prepared in a special way in the Barda district. Here, dried fruits, nuts, and spices are added to the pilaf, which gives it a unique taste and aroma.
• Dolma: Cabbage rolls or vegetables stuffed with meat, rice, and spices. In the Barda region, dolma is made from various leaves such as grapes, cabbage, or quince.
• Kebabs: Lula kebab, tava kebab, and sharab kebab are popular in the Barda region.
• Bozbash: Thick lamb soup with vegetables and chickpeas (peas). This is a hearty and tasty dish ideal for the cold season.
• Khichini: Flatbread made from unleavened dough with various fillings such as meat, cheese, and pumpkin. Khichini can be eaten as a separate dish or used as a snack.
• Baklava: A dessert made from dough folded with hazelnuts and honey. Baklava is one of the most popular sweet dishes in the Barda region and throughout Azerbaijan.