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Tender chunks of beef liver topped with chilis and ginger.

Kaleji Recipe

Tressa Jamil
This healthy beef kaleji recipe simmers in an onion, ginger, and garlic-infused masala. Serve the meal as is or alongside fresh bread.
5 from 7 votes
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Indian, Pakistani
Servings 4 People
Calories 251 kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
  
  • 2 tablespoons ghee
  • 1 white onion, thinly sliced
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 1 - inch fresh ginger, minced
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 3 teaspoons Kashmiri chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon coriander powder
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon garam masala
  • 1 pound beef liver
  • 2 tablespoons yogurt, full-fat
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Optional:
  • ginger, julienne, to garnish
  • cilantro, chopped, to garnish
  • green chilies
Instructions
 
  • Warm ghee in a saute pan over medium heat. Add onions and cook until softened and slightly caramelized, for about 10 minutes.
  • Add bay leaf, ginger and garlic, and cook for another couple of minutes until the raw smell fades.
  • Stir in the Kashmiri chili powder, coriander powder, ground cumin, and garam masala.
  • Lower the heat and add the liver; cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the yogurt and continue cooking on low heat for 8-10 minutes or until the color changes.
  • Season with salt and add the chilies. Serve with naan or paratha.
Notes
Expert Tips:
  • Start by rinsing the liver in cold water.
  • Using a heavy-bottomed pan to cook kaleji distributes the heat for more even cooking.
  • If you follow one rule when preparing liver - don't overcook it. Cooking liver too long causes the meat to be chewy and tough; no one wants that.
  • Too much salt causes the liver to harden, so our kaleji recipe calls for salt at the end.
Nutrition Disclosure:
  • The nutritional information shown is an estimate provided by an online nutrition calculator. It should not be considered a substitute for professional advice.
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 251 kcal | Carbohydrates: 10 g | Protein: 24 g | Fat: 12 g | Saturated Fat: 6 g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1 g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3 g | Trans Fat: 0.2 g | Cholesterol: 332 mg | Sodium: 692 mg | Potassium: 470 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 19625 IU | Vitamin C: 5 mg | Calcium: 43 mg | Iron: 6 mg
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