Turkish Soup Powder Tarhana Beypazari (500gr)

Tarhana is a traditional, spicy Turkish soup common throughout Anatolia. It is also the name for the dry pulse made from a fermented mixture of plain yogurt, flour, and vegetables that are used as a base for the soup.

Tarhana is a staple in many parts of Turkey. Tarhana soup is prepared by mixing the desired amount of crumbled tarhana with boiling water, milk, butter and spices and cooking it over a low flame.

Tarhana powder is prepared by mixing plain yogurt, flour, and grated vegetables like red pepper, tomato, and onion into a thick paste that is left to ferment for several days. The paste is then divided up, dried, and crumbled to make tarhana powder.

You can purchase tarhana powder in most Turkish groceries and Middle Eastern markets. Many cooks, especially those in rural areas, prefer to make their own tarhana. This is usually done once a year during the summer when drying the pulse is easy.

If you want to make and store your own dry tarhana, follow this simple recipe I use at home. It makes a lot of pulses, so have several large glass storage jars on hand, or make smaller jars to give as gifts.