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Maghaz
A plate of Punjabi-style maghaz masala
Region or stateSouth Asia
AssociatedcuisineBangladesh,PakistanIndia,
Main ingredientsCow, goat or sheepbrain

Maghaz(Hindi:मग़ज़,Urdu:مغز,Bengali:মগজ[1]), also known asBheja(Hindi:भेजा,Urdu:بھیجا),[2]is anoffaldish, originating from theIndian subcontinent,popular inPakistani,Bangladeshi,andIndian cuisine.It is thebrainof acow,goatorsheepserved with gravy.

In theHyderabadi cuisineof India, maghaz masala (bheja fry) is a deep fried goat brain delicacy. Mogoz bhuna is a popular dish inBangladeshicuisine, which is cattle or sheep/goat brain sautéed in hot spices.[3]Almondsandpistachiosare often added.

References

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  1. ^Anthropological Survey of India (1964).Bulletin of the Anthropological Survey of India.Director, Anthropological Survey of India, Indian Museum. p. 159.Retrieved12 May2012.
  2. ^Kapoor, Sanjeev (2009).Desi Mutton.Popular Prakashan. p. 46.ISBN978-81-7991-331-4.
  3. ^"Food and Eateries of Old Dhaka".Priyoaustralia.Retrieved12 May2012.