Toyga

01 / ABOUT THE DISH

About the dish

Toyga is a traditional soup made with a combination of chickpeas, dövme (wheat berries), water, flour, yogurt, and butter. In order to prepare it, chickpeas and dövme are cooked until tender, then gradually combined with a mixture of yogurt and flour. The combination is cooked for a few more minutes, seasoned with salt, and sprinkled with a mixture of melted butter, crushed mint, and red pepper flakes before serving. The soup is traditionally served piping hot.