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Liver Masala

A quick, tasty, and nutritious dish made with fresh liver cooked with spicy masala, perfect for pairing with bread or rice.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Indian
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 300 g Kaleji (liver) Use fresh liver.
  • 3 tbsp Oil Use any cooking oil.
  • 1 Bay Leaf For flavor.
  • 2 Green Cardamoms
  • 4-5 Cloves
  • 1 stick Cinnamon Stick
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • 1 pod Garlic Finely chopped.
  • 1 inch Ginger Grated or minced.
  • 1 Green Chilli Adjust spice level as needed.
  • 2 Medium Size Onions Chopped.
  • 1 Tomato Chopped.
  • 1/4 tsp Turmeric Powder
  • 1/4 tsp Pepper Powder
  • 1 tsp Degi Mirch Kashmiri red chili powder for color.
  • 1/2 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1/2 tbsp Coriander Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Kashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  • 1/2 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1/2 Juice of Half Lemon To add brightness.
  • 1 handful Chopped Coriander For garnishing.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Cook the kaleji in a pressure cooker with some salt and water for only 1 whistle.
  2. Heat oil in a kadhai and add the whole spices; sauté for a few seconds.
  3. Add ginger, garlic, and chilli; sauté for a few seconds.
  4. Add onions and sauté till light golden brown.
Cooking
  1. Add turmeric, pepper, degi mirch, cumin, coriander, and red chilli powders; cook till oil separates.
  2. Add chopped tomato and a little kaleji stock; cook till tomatoes are soft.
  3. Add kaleji and mix well.
  4. Cover and cook for 5-7 minutes.
  5. Add garam masala, lemon juice, and chopped coriander; mix well and cook for an additional 2 minutes.

Notes

For best results, clean the liver well and remove any white membrane. Don't overcook in the pressure cooker to keep it soft. Adjust seasoning at the end of cooking.