Maghaz
 A plate of Pakistani-style maghaz masala | |
| Place of origin | Indian subcontinent |
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| Region or state | Indian subcontinent |
| Associated cuisine | India, Bangladesh, Pakistan |
| Main ingredients | Cow, goat or sheep brain |
Maghaz or magaj (Urdu: مغز) (Bengali: মগজ ; literally meaning brain[1]) 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.
In Hyderabadi cuisine, maghaz masala (beja fry) is a deep fried goat's brain's delicacy. Maghaz bhuna is a popular dish in Bangladeshi cuisine, which is cattle or sheep/goat brain sautéed in hot spices.[2] Almonds and pistacchios are often added. Magaj is also the name for an Indian sweet made with chick pea flour.
References
- ^ Anthropological Survey of India (1964). Bulletin of the Anthropological Survey of India. Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Indian Museum. p. 159. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
- ^ "Food and Eateries of Old Dhaka". Priyoaustralia.com. Retrieved 12 May 2012.
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