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Sajji (or Shahee) from Balochistan
Balochistan — Mother recipe · en it
A traditional dish from Balochistan, Sajji is a delightful roasted meat with spices and vegetables.
⏱️ 30 min prep + 240 min cottura · 4 porzioni · difficile
Ingredients
- 2 kg of beef
- 1/2 cup of oil
- 2 tablespoons of salt
- 2 tablespoons of pepper
- 2 tablespoons of ginger
- 2 tablespoons of cayenne pepper
- 1 tablespoon of coriander
- 1 tablespoon of cumin
- 1 tablespoon of chili powder
- 1 onion
- 1 pepper
- 1 melon
Method
- Cut the beef into pieces about 5x5 cm.
- Mix the oil with salt, pepper, ginger, cayenne pepper, coriander, and cumin.
- Marinate the beef pieces for at least 8 hours.
- Preheat a wood-fired oven or barbecue.
- Wrap the beef pieces with vegetables (onion, pepper, melon) and put them on the skewer.
- Roast for 4-5 hours on low heat.
- Serve hot with bread and yogurt.
The story
Sajji is a dish with ancient roots found in various South Asian regions, including Balochistan. It has been prepared for centuries as a way to celebrate festivals and special occasions.
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