Name: Authentic Azerbaijani Saj Recipe
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 90 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Azerbaijan
Ingredients: 2 lbs (900g) lamb shoulder or beef chuck, cut into 1.5-inch cubes; 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or lamb fat; 1 large onion, finely chopped; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 medium potatoes, peeled and cut into large chunks; 2 carrots, peeled and cut into thick rounds; 1 large bell pepper (any color), sliced into strips; 2 medium tomatoes, chopped; 1/4 cup tomato paste; 3 cups beef or vegetable broth (or water); 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon turmeric; 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste); 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat); 1 bay leaf; 2-3 sprigs fresh dill or parsley, chopped (for garnish)

Azerbaijani Saj 🇦🇿 Azerbaijan

Meat and vegetables cooked together on a hot iron plate, served family-style.

Azerbaijan iron plate

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