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As it was applied to the world people lifestyle and literary experiences of the Old East in great Azerbaijan poet Nizami’s – which has gained universal fame – creative activity, as well as special place in his works was given to national spiritual wealth of the nation represented by the poet. The great patriotic poet of Azerbaijan-Nizami approaches description of Azerbaijan – turkish welfare traditions, music, combat technique, food culture, dishes of national cuisine, turkish family, characteristic peculiarities of all-turkish mentality coming out from our national folklore with great responsibility. As it is known, that national cuisine of every nation, ethnos depending on their geographical area of settlement, lifestyle, neighbor nations, cultural relations and language carrier. Because, besides being daily household of society, cuisine is also its national cultural indicator. Nizami Ganjavi being deeply aware of Azerbaijan – Turkish way of life tried to show the best Turkish features to propagate and immortalize their progressive features. In the meantime, our national dishes have its own place. In this article we would like to mention that the three dishes from Azerbaijan – Turkish cuisine–tutmaj (kind of flour dish), dovgha (yogurt plov) and shakarburah (kind of sweetmeats) were mentioned as a metaphor by Nizami in “Khamsah”. Even the author gives method of their preparation with which, he proves his connection with roots, national – spiritual values. His describes such simple national dishes with great love. While talking about above mentioned dishes we covered the history, the use of their names in Azerbaijan-Turkish literature and tried to show how Nizami was aware of Azerbaijan cuisine. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]