Lagan ni Seekh
Bohra-Style Baked Minced Meat Casserole with Egg and Potato Layers Serves: 6–8 Preparation Time: 30 minutes Cooking Time: 45-50 minutes Cultural Notes Lagan ni Seekh is an iconic Bohra delicacy made by layering spiced minced meat with vegetables and topping it with eggs. This dish is adapted by Bohras from Parsi cuisine. The term "lagan" refers to the traditional wide, flat-bottomed metal vessel used for cooking, while "seekh" here does not refer to kebab skewers, but to the setting or slicing of meat after it’s baked and firmed up — much like a meat terrine. Its preparation emphasizes shared meals, showcasing a fusion of Middle Eastern and South Asian culinary influences. Ingredients For the Meat Mixture 500 gms minced mutton or lamb 3 large onions, finely chopped 1 handful fresh coriander leaves, chopped 1 handful fresh mint leaves, chopped 2–4 green chillies, finely chopped 2 tbsp ginger-garlic paste 4 slices white bread, s...
