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Bheja Recipe

 

    Bheja, also known as brain, is a delicacy enjoyed in many cuisines around the world. Here's a recipe for Bheja Fry, a popular Indian dish made with goat or lamb brain:

Ingredients:

500 grams goat or lamb brain

2 onions, finely chopped

2 tomatoes, finely chopped

2 green chilies, finely chopped

1 tablespoon ginger-garlic paste

1 teaspoon red chili powder

1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder

1 teaspoon garam masala powder

1 teaspoon cumin powder

1 teaspoon coriander powder

Salt to taste

Oil or ghee for cooking

Fresh coriander leaves for garnishing

Instructions:

Clean the goat or lamb brain thoroughly under cold running water to remove any impurities. Remove the outer membrane and cut it into small pieces.

Heat oil or ghee in a pan or kadai over medium heat.

Add chopped onions to the pan and sauté until they turn golden brown.

Add ginger-garlic paste and chopped green chilies to the pan. Sauté for a minute until the raw smell disappears.

Add chopped tomatoes to the pan and cook until they become soft and mushy.

Add red chili powder, turmeric powder, garam masala powder, cumin powder, coriander powder, and salt to the pan. Mix well to combine the spices.

Add the cleaned and cut brain pieces to the pan. Gently mix them with the masala mixture, taking care not to break them.

Cook the brain on low heat for about 10-15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until they are cooked and tender.

Once the brain is cooked, garnish with fresh coriander leaves.

Serve the Bheja Fry hot as a side dish or as a main course. It can be enjoyed with rice, roti, naan, or bread.

Bheja Fry is a rich and flavorful dish that is often enjoyed as a delicacy. It is best prepared with fresh brain and cooked with aromatic spices to enhance its taste. Enjoy this unique and delicious dish as part of a special meal or on occasions when you want to try something different!

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