Islamabad, 12 November 2022. The Embassy of the Republic of Azerbaijan in Pakistan, organized
an event to showcase the national cuisine of Azerbaijan on 12 November in Islamabad. The event
was attended by Pakistanis as well as spouses of foreign Ambassadors stationed in Pakistan. The
spouse of the Azerbaijani Ambassador to Pakistan, Tarana Farhadova hosted the event. While
speaking to the guests she shared that each region of Azerbaijan has its own distinctive cuisine.
Along these lines, she gave them in-depth explanations of the rich and traditional cuisine of
Azerbaijan. Likewise, she also shared information on how these foods are prepared. Later, the
guests sampled dishes prepared by the Embassy. The dishes included Karabakh kata, Nakhchivan
chocha, Shamakhi mutaka, Guba bukma, pakhlava, shekerbura, shorgogal, as well as plov, dolma,
Shusha Qalyasi, chiken lavangi, qutab, dovqa, manqal salat.
Guests enjoying Azerbaijani cuisine at the event
In addition, the participants were shown how to make dolma at the event. Dolma is one of the most
delectable dishes in Azerbaijani cuisine.
The food and pastries served to the guests piqued their interest and left a lasting impression. The
event also featured a number of videos showcasing the rich history, culture, and tourism potential of
Azerbaijan.