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Bheja Fry

Bheja fry is a Mumbai offal specialty of goat/mutton brain (bheja), cleaned and gently pan-fried with onion, ginger-garlic and a freshly ground masala until soft and rich. Popular Bohra/Irani street fare, eaten with pav or roti.

Time 25 min · Serves 10 · 109 kcal · Mumbai, Maharashtra

Ingredients

Garnish

Main

Tempering

Method

  1. Gently clean the brain, removing the thin membrane and veins, and soak in water for about 30 minutes. Drain and cut into pieces.
  2. Heat oil and saute onions, ginger and garlic until soft and golden.
  3. Add turmeric, salt and the spice masala and cook briefly until fragrant.
  4. Add the brain pieces and pan-fry gently, tossing carefully, for just a few minutes until cooked through - do not overcook or it turns rubbery.
  5. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot with pav or roti.

Common questions

Bheja Fry ko English mein kya kehte hain?
भेज फ्राई ko English mein Bheja Fry likhte hain.
Ek plate Bheja Fry mein kitni calories hoti hain?
109 kcal per plate.
Kitna time lagta hai?
25 min lagta hai — 10 min taiyari, 15 min pakana.

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