Şahnur Ilıcalı
05 May 2026 Last updated: 10 September 2026

A refreshing Azerbaijani soup, dovga is made by simmering yogurt and rice with fresh herbs. It can be served hot or cold and is enjoyed as a light summer meal.

Step by Step

How to make it?

1

Make the Yogurt Mixture

5 min

Whisk the yogurt, water, egg, and flour until smooth.

2

Bring to a Simmer

15 min

Pour the mixture into a pot and add the rice. Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly in one direction, until it begins to simmer. Keep stirring so the mixture does not curdle.

3

Continue Cooking

15 min

After it simmers, reduce the heat to low and cook for another 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the rice is tender.

4

Add the Herbs

4 min

Add the spinach and fresh herbs, season with salt, and simmer for another 3–4 minutes.

5

Serve

Serve hot, or chill in the refrigerator and serve cold.

Reminder

Store in a covered container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; serving it cold is traditional. To reheat, warm over low heat without bringing it to a boil.

Nutritional Values · 1 serving

Values are estimates
150 kcalCalories
8 gProtein
15 gCarbohydrate
6 gFat
1 gFiber
6 gSugar
380 mgSodium
3 gSaturated Fat
Protein 22% Carbohydrate 41% Fat 37%
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