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Achari Kaleji Masala
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Achari Kaleji Masala

Achari Kaleji Masala is a flavorful and aromatic Pakistani/Indian curry featuring tender liver (kaleji) cooked in a rich, tangy gravy with a distinct pickle spice (achar) blend. This recipe guides you through creating a delicious and spicy dish, perfect for serving with naan, roti, or rice.
#Kaleji
#Liver Curry
#Achari
#Spicy
#Pakistani Cuisine
#Main Course
#Meat Curry
#Desi Food
Sautรฉing Onions for the Base
Sautรฉing Onions for the Base

Recipe Information

20m
Prep Time
53m
Cook Time
1h 13m
Total Time
4
Servings
Medium
Pakistani
English
Nutrition (per serving)
230
Calories
18g
Protein
8g
Carbs
14g
Fat
Liver Browning with Spices
Liver Browning with Spices

Ingredients

  • Mutton or Beef Liver (Kaleji)
    (Cleaned and cut into 1-inch pieces)

    500 grams
  • Onions
    (Finely sliced)

    2 medium
  • Cooking Oil

    1 cup
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste

    2 tablespoons
  • Tomatoes
    (Chopped)

    2 medium
  • Red Chili Powder
    (Adjust to taste)

    1.5 teaspoons
  • Turmeric Powder

    0.5 teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder

    1.5 teaspoons
  • Cumin Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt
    (Or to taste)

    1 teaspoon
  • Plain Yogurt
    (Whisked)

    1 cup
  • Green Chilies
    (Slit lengthwise or chopped, adjust to spice preference)

    3 whole
  • Achari Masala (Pickle Spice Mix)
    (Pre-made or homemade)

    2 tablespoons
  • Fresh Cilantro
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    1 cup
Servings: 4
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Simmering to Perfection
Simmering to Perfection

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sautรฉ until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Heat oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the sliced onions and sautรฉ until they turn golden brown, about 5-7 minutes.
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    Ensure onions are evenly browned for a richer curry base.
  • 2

    Add the ginger-garlic paste to the browned onions and sautรฉ for another minute until fragrant.
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    Add the ginger-garlic paste to the browned onions and sautรฉ for another minute until fragrant.
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    Do not burn the ginger-garlic paste; it can turn bitter quickly.
  • 3

    Add the cleaned and cut liver (kaleji) pieces to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liver changes color and starts to brown.
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    Add the cleaned and cut liver (kaleji) pieces to the pan. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the liver changes color and starts to brown.
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    Overcooking the liver at this stage can make it tough.
  • 4

    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 8-10 minutes, mashing the tomatoes as they soften, until the oil separates from the masala.
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    Stir in the chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix well and cook for 8-10 minutes, mashing the tomatoes as they soften, until the oil separates from the masala.
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    Cooking the spices thoroughly enhances their flavor and aroma.
  • 5

    Reduce the heat to low. Add the whisked yogurt and mix continuously to prevent it from curdling. Cook for 5 minutes until it is fully incorporated into the gravy.
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    Reduce the heat to low. Add the whisked yogurt and mix continuously to prevent it from curdling. Cook for 5 minutes until it is fully incorporated into the gravy.
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    Ensure the heat is low before adding yogurt and stir constantly for a smooth gravy.
  • 6

    Add the slit green chilies and achari masala. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
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    Add the slit green chilies and achari masala. Stir well to combine all the flavors.
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    The achari masala provides the signature tangy and spicy pickle flavor.
  • 7

    Cover the pan and let the curry simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the liver is tender and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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    Cover the pan and let the curry simmer on low heat for 15-20 minutes, or until the liver is tender and the gravy has thickened to your desired consistency. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.
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    Simmering allows the flavors to meld and the liver to become very tender.
  • 8

    Remove from heat, garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
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    Remove from heat, garnish generously with fresh chopped cilantro, and serve hot.
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    Cilantro adds a fresh aromatic finish to the rich curry.
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