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Mutton Liver Fry

Mutton Liver Fry

  • 45 min
  • mild
  • Serves 2

Prep 15 min · Cook 30 min

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Also known as kaleji fry · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Mutton liver fry from Tamil Nadu: turmeric-marinated liver cooked dry in a shallot, tomato and ginger garlic masala. Mild, serves 2, 45 minutes, with video.

Ingredients

14 items

2 people
  • Mutton Liver1
  • Salt1 tsp
  • Turmeric Powder½ tsp
  • Oil4 tbsp
  • Small Onion (Shallots)1½ cup
  • Green Chilli, Chopped3
  • Ginger Garlic Paste1 tbsp
  • Tomato, Chopped1
  • Red Chilli Powder1½ tsp
  • Coriander Powder1½ tsp
  • Cumin Powder½ tsp
  • Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
  • Water½ cup
  • Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 2 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

NutrientPer 1 personAll 2 people
Energy403kcal806kcal
Protein4.5g9g
Carbohydrate27g55g
Fat32g65g
Fibre6.2g12g
Sugar11g23g

Cookd masalas for mutton liver

Method

  1. 1

    Cut the mutton liver into 1 inch cubes. Marinate with salt and turmeric powder. Set aside for 15 minutes, while we cook the masala.

    Mutton LiverSaltTurmeric Powder

  2. 2

    Heat oil in a pan and add the shallots. Cook until golden brown.

    OilSmall Onion (Shallots)

  3. 3

    Add green chilli and ginger garlic paste. Saute for a minute.

    Green ChilliGinger Garlic Paste

  4. 4

    Add the tomato and mix. Add all the spice powders and salt. Saute for 2 minutes.

    TomatoTurmeric PowderRed Chilli PowderCoriander PowderCumin PowderGaram Masala PowderSalt

  5. 5

    Add the marinated mutton liver. Saute for 2 minutes on high heat.

  6. 6

    Add water and bring it to a boil. Cover and reduce the heat to low, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove the lid and continue cooking until any excess moisture has evaporated. Sprinkle coriander leaves and mix. Serve hot with rice, kal dosa or parotta.

    WaterCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Mutton Liver Fry take?
45 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 30 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Mutton Liver Fry serve?
2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Mutton Liver Fry vegetarian?
No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Mutton Liver Fry spicy?
It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Mutton Liver Fry?
1 Mutton Liver, 1½ cup Small Onion (Shallots), 3 Green Chilli, 1 Tomato, 4 tbsp Oil, 1 tbsp Ginger Garlic Paste, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Mutton Liver Fry?
No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Mutton Liver Fry?
About 403 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

Tips from other cooks

4 notes
  • C

    A Cookd cookApril 2024

    😋😋

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  • A

    AbarnaAugust 2022

    add a little pepper powder if you like it spicy 😜🔥

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  • C

    A Cookd cookOctober 2026

    Made it

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  • P

    Praveen KumarMarch 2023

    Good n easy recipe..

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