| Maghaz | |
| Region: | South Asia |
| National Cuisine: | Bangladesh, Pakistan India, |
| Main Ingredient: | Cow, goat or sheep brain |
Maghaz (hi|मग़ज़, Urdu:, bn|মগজ[1]), also known as Bheja (hi|भेजा, ur|بھیجا),[2] 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 the Hyderabadi cuisine of India, maghaz masala (bheja fry) is a deep fried goat brain delicacy. Mogoz bhuna is a popular dish in Bangladeshi cuisine, which is cattle or sheep/goat brain sautéed in hot spices.[3] Almonds and pistachios are often added.