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| Type | Noodle soup |
| Place of origin | Burma |
| Region or state | Lower Burma |
| Main ingredients | spaghetti,curried beef or chicken,dahi (yoghurt),gram flour |
| Variations | Ohn no khao swè |
| Similar dishes | Laksa,khao soi |
Khausa (Gujarati:ખાવસા) orkhow suey (Hindi:खाओ सुए, fromBurmese:ခေါက်ဆွဲ) is a South Asiannoodle soup derived from the Burmese dishohn no khao swè.[1] Popular among theMemon community in India and Pakistan, the dish typically consists of spaghetti noodles served with adahi (yoghurt) andgram flour-based curry and various condiments, and is often enjoyed during communal gatherings. A squeeze of lemon also adds tanginess tokhow suey.[2] When theMemon businessman transplanted toKarachi, they adapted the dish to their liking by adding morespices. They replaced egg noodles withspaghetti since it was more easily available. Along with the noodles, they made a thickyogurt andgram flour curry as a dip. To put the icing on the cake, they added ameat gravy made from barbecued meat.[3]
The dish, known asohn no khao swè, originated inBurma, and came to theMemon community ofIndia who adapted this dish, likely coinciding with the emigration of South Asians from Burma in the 1960s, and is now a representative Memon dish now known askhausa.[4] The Memons are a Gujarati community that travelled to other nations to conduct business, earning them the title of "sailor merchants of India."[5]
WhenIndia waspartitioned in 1947, a huge number of Memons chose to leave the subcontinent. Although there were so many immigrants to the new state ofPakistan, a good number also went toMyanmar, especiallyYangon.
The migration wasn’t one-way traffic either, as hundreds ofMyanmar people have also come into Pakistan.
There are no official figures, butKarachi is said to host thousands of Myanmar people. The city even has areas named “Burmee Colony” and “Rohingyabad” after the group.[6]
Khawsuey is a Burmese noodle dish made withegg noodles and topped with acoconut milk-based curry. The curry is usually made withchicken orbeef,garlic,ginger,turmeric, andgram flour (besan) to thicken. The curry is then poured over the noodles and topped with crispy fried noodles, choppedcilantro, sliced boiledeggs,lemon wedges,green chilies, andfried onions. A dash of fish sauce orsoy sauce is often added for umami, and a squeeze of lemon or lime is squeezed over the dish before serving. It is a hearty and comforting dish with a balance of creamy, spicy, and tangy flavors.[7]
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