Goat brain, cleaned, then fried with onion, tomato and masala until it holds together. Soft, rich and an acquired thing. It is old-city and Irani cafe food, eaten at breakfast with pav.
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Where to eat it
Named places, with what each one is known for| Name | Where | What it is known for |
|---|---|---|
| Sarvi Restaurant1921 | Nagpada | Bheja, khiri and seekh; the classic address for this. |
| Olympia Coffee House1918 | Colaba Causeway | Bheja fry and nalli for breakfast in an old Irani room. |
| Noor Mohammadi Hotel1923 | Bhendi Bazaar | On the menu alongside the nihari. |
| Cafe Military1933 | Fort | The Irani cafe version. |
| Bohri Mohalla kitchens | Bhendi Bazaar | Old-city offal cooking at its fullest. |
| Surti Bara Handi | Bohri Mohalla | Trotters and offal from midnight. |
Worth knowing
- Freshness matters more here than with anything else on this site. Go where there is turnover.
- It is a morning dish in the old city, not an evening one.
- Khiri — grilled udder — is usually on the same menu and is the other thing to try.
The other dishes
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