Maghaz facts for kids
This page is about the offal dish. For the Gujarati sweet, see Besan barfi.
A plate of Punjabi-style maghaz masala
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| Place of origin | India |
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| Region or state | Hyderabad |
| Associated national cuisine | Indian |
| Main ingredients | Cow, goat or sheep brain |
Maghaz (Hindi: मग़ज़, Urdu: مغز, Bengali: মগজ), also known as Bheja (Hindi: भेजा, Urdu: بھیجا), is an offal dish, originating from Hyderabad, India, but is also popular in Pakistani and Bangladeshi cuisine. It is the brain of a cow, goat or sheep served with gravy.
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. Almonds and pistachios are often added.
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