Kaleji Masala (Mutton Liver Masala)

Kaleji Masala or Mutton Liver Masala is a semi dry preparation of mutton liver that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, with rotis or kerala parotta and even plain white rice. Here is how to make Mutton Liver Curry or Kaleji Masala.

What is Kaleji?

Kaleji is the liver of Mutton or Chicken. It is a common preparation in India and can be made as masala or fry.

Spicy, scrumptious and a great coming together of most of the common Indian spices, Kaleji Masala is a common semi dry preparation that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, with rotis or kerala parotta and even plain white rice.

Mutton liver is considered to be very healthy meat, and is often eaten for nutrition, to recover from a sickness and in places where the temperature is very low, for maintenance of body heat.

Although many may not be used to the taste of kaleji, the authentic masalas used in the preparation will ensure it is something that will be prepared for a get together of the family.

Another common preparation that uses Mutton Liver is Keema Kaleji which is a spicy curry made using minced lamb mutton and Mutton Liver.

Mutton makes for great meat that absorbs spices very well. You can even try Kashmiri dishes like Shalgam Ka Gosht and Saag Gosht which are equally flavorful. Prepare this delicious, authentic Indian recipe of Kaleji Masala soon, here’s its super easy recipe!

How to make Chicken Kaleji Masala?

To make chicken liver instead of goat liver, keep the process mentioned below same except reduce the cooking time for Chicken Kaleji. It is much softer and takes very less time to cook as compared to mutton liver.

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How to make Kaleji Masala Step by Step

Heat ghee and oil in a pan. Once the oil is hot, add tej patta, black peppercorns, cinnamon and black cardamom and fry for a few seconds. 

Add onion and fry until onion is pinkish in color.

Now add ginger and garlic and fry until onion turns golden brown.

Add green chilli and tomato and fry for 2-3 minutes.

Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cumin powder and fry for a minute.

Now add little water and cook for 3-4 minutes. Add kaleji and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.

Now add yogurt and cook for another 6-7 minutes.

Add garam masala powder, salt and fresh coriander and cook for a minute. Serve hot with Naan or Phulke.

Kaleji Masala Recipe

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Kaleji Masala

Kaleji Masala or Mutton Liver Masala is a dry preparation that can be enjoyed as an appetizer, with rotis or kerala parotta and even plain white rice.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Indian

Prep Time 10 minutes

Cook Time 40 minutes

Total Time 50 minutes

Servings 4 people

Calories 376 kcal

Author Neha Mathur

Ingredients

• 500 g Mutton Kaleji
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 2 tbsp Oil
• 2 Tej patta
• 5-6 Black peppercorns
• 1 inch stick Cinnamon
• 2 Black cardamom
• 1 cup Onions Finely chopped
• 1 tsp Ginger Grated
• 1 tsp Garlic Grated
• 2 Green chillies Chopped
• 1 cup Tomatoes Chopped
• 2 tsp Coriander powder
• 1 tsp Turmeric powder
• 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder
• Salt To taste
• 1 cup Yogurt
• 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp Garam masala powder
• 2 tbsp Fresh coriander Chopped

Instructions

1. Heat ghee and oil in a pan.

2. Once the oil is hot, add tej patta, black peppercorns, cinnamon and black cardamom and fry for a few seconds.
   

3. Add onion and fry until onion is pinkish in color.
   

4. Add ginger and garlic and fry until onion turns golden brown.
   

5. Now add green chilli and tomato and fry for 2-3 minutes.
   

6. Add coriander powder, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and cumin powder and fry for a minute.
   

7. Add little water and cook for 3-4 minutes.
   

8. Now add kaleji and salt and cook for 3-4 minutes.
   

9. Add yogurt and cook for another 6-7 minutes.
   

10. Add garam masala powder, salt and fresh coriander and cook for a minute.
    

11. Serve hot with Naan or Phulke.
    

Nutrition Facts

Kaleji Masala

Amount Per Serving

Calories 376 Calories from Fat 189

% Daily Value*

Fat 21g32%

Saturated Fat 8g50%

Cholesterol 370mg123%

Sodium 217mg9%

Potassium 695mg20%

Carbohydrates 17g6%

Fiber 2g8%

Sugar 6g7%

Protein 28g56%

Vitamin A 21925IU439%

Vitamin C 14.6mg18%

Calcium 113mg11%

Iron 7.3mg41%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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