Saoji mutton: Why Nagpur’s fiery cuisine is so spicy and oily
Saoji cuisine, from Nagpur and Vidarbha, is renowned for its fiery spices and oil-based dishes. Created by the Halba Koshti community for workers, it now appeals to the younger generation. Slow roasting 32 spices and using jute or linseed oil is the secret. Despite its heat, Saoji cuisine remains a staple of Nagpur.