Goat Brain Stir Fry / Bheja Dry Masala

A simple, easy to make and delicious Goat brain masala / stir fry.

 

Ingredients

• 2 Goat Brains cleaned and chopped roughly
• 2 Tablespoon sesame seed oil / vegetable oil
• 1/4 Teaspoon fennel seeds
• 1 Sprig of curry leaves
• 1 Medium sized red onion chopped finely
• 1 Teaspoon ginger garlic paste
• 1 Teaspoon whole black peppercorns ground coarsely
• 1/2 Teaspoon red chilli powder
• 1/4 Teaspoon turmeric powder
• Salt to taste
• chopped cilantro leaves for garnish

Directions

1. Place goat brains in a pot and add 1 cup of hot water to the brain. Add a pinch of turmeric powder. Close the pot with a lid and let the brain remain in hot water for 5 minutes

2. After 5 minutes, remove them from hot water. Using a sharp knife, pull out all the visible blood vessels/ nerves and discard. It is important to remove veins. At this stage, brain will be semi cooked and soft
3. Chop brain roughly and set aside
4. In a pan, heat oil. When the oil is hot, add fennel seeds and fry for 10 seconds
5. Then add curry leaves and fry until they are crispy
6. Add onions and fry until onions are slightly caramelized
7. Add ginger garlic paste and fry on low flame until the raw smell goes
8. Then add red chilli powder, turmeric powder, salt to taste and give it a nice stir
9. Add chopped brain and very gently toss them in the onion masala
10. Finally sprinkle ground black pepper and toss again
11. Drain excess oil from the masala and garnish with chopped cilantro leaves
12. Serve hot