Maghaz
Offal dish originating from South Asia
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Maghaz (Hindi: मग़ज़, Urdu: مغز, Bengali: মগজ[1]), also known as Bheja (Hindi: भेजा, Urdu: بھیجا),[2] is an offal dish, originating from the Indian subcontinent, popular in Pakistani, Bangladeshi, and Indian cuisine. It is the brain of a cow, goat or sheep served with gravy.
Region or stateSouth Asia
Associated cuisineBangladesh, Pakistan India,
Main ingredientsCow, goat or sheep brain
A plate of Punjabi-style maghaz masala | |
| Region or state | South Asia |
|---|---|
| Associated cuisine | Bangladesh, Pakistan India, |
| Main ingredients | Cow, goat or sheep brain |
In the Hyderabadi cuisine of India, maghaz masala (bheja fry) is a deep fried goat brain delicacy. Mogoz bhuna is a popular dish in Bangladeshi cuisine, which is cattle or sheep/goat brain sautéed in hot spices.[3] Almonds and pistachios are often added.
