How to pronounce Sajji

Sajji is written سجی where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /sədʒːiː/. In plain English letters that is SUJ-jee, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Sajji?

Sajji is a main dish of Pakistan. Where it comes from: Balochistan. People usually eat it at lunch or dinner and on festive days. Its main ingredients are lamb and rice. It tastes savory and smoky.

Where Sajji comes from

Sajji is one of 15 signature dishes of Pakistan on this map. See all dishes from Balochistan.

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Food of Pakistan

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