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Chicken Liver Masala

A simple, spicy dish made with chicken liver cooked in a flavorful masala, perfect for a quick meal with bread, rice, or paratha.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 500 g Chicken liver (kaleji), cleaned and cut
  • 4 tbsp Oil
  • 2 medium Onions, finely sliced
  • 2 medium Tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp Ginger garlic paste
  • 2 pcs Green chilies, slit
  • 1 tsp Red chili powder (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 tsp Turmeric powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp Coriander powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp Black pepper
  • to taste Salt
  • Fresh coriander, chopped (for garnish)

Method
 

Cooking
  1. Heat oil in a pan. Add sliced onions and sauté until golden brown.
  2. Add ginger garlic paste and sauté till raw smell goes away.
  3. Mix in the chopped tomatoes and cook until soft and oil separates.
  4. Add all the dry spices (turmeric, red chili, coriander, black pepper) and cook for 2-3 minutes on medium flame.
  5. Add the cleaned chicken liver (kaleji) and stir well to coat with masala.
  6. Cover and cook on low flame for 8–10 minutes, being careful not to overcook the liver.
  7. Add salt and garam masala, cook uncovered for 3-4 minutes till masala thickens and oil surfaces.
  8. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve hot.

Notes

For a milder or richer version, you can add a splash of yogurt or a little cream near the end. Fry onions till golden brown for a deeper flavor. Clean the liver well and remove any veins or connective bits.