Sajji facts for kids
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| Place of origin | Pakistan and Iran |
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| Region or state | Balochistan, Pakistan |
Sajji (Balochi and Urdu: سجی) is a special dish from Balochistan, a province in Pakistan. It's a very popular food there!
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What is Sajji?
Sajji is a traditional dish that usually uses lamb. The lamb is seasoned simply with just salt and a few other spices. It's cooked until it's still a little bit rare, which means it's not cooked all the way through.
How is Sajji Cooked?
The lamb is often cooked in a special oven called a "tandoor". This is a type of clay oven that gets very hot. Sometimes, rice is cooked inside the lamb while it bakes. This makes the rice taste amazing!
Different Kinds of Sajji
While the traditional Sajji uses lamb and is cooked rare, you can find different versions of this dish in other cities.
Sajji in Big Cities
In big cities like Karachi, Islamabad, or Lahore, people often use chicken instead of lamb. The chicken is usually roasted until it's well-done, meaning it's cooked all the way through.
What to Eat with Sajji
In Balochistan, people traditionally eat Sajji with a special kind of bread called Kaak bread. But in the cities, Sajji is often served with rice. No matter how it's made, Sajji is a delicious and important part of Pakistani food!
