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Easy Tawa Kaleji Recipe: Delicious Outdoor Liver Fry
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Easy Tawa Kaleji Recipe: Delicious Outdoor Liver Fry
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Easy Tawa Kaleji Recipe: Delicious Outdoor Liver Fry

Learn how to make delicious Tawa Kaleji outdoors with this quick and easy recipe. Perfect for a flavorful meal cooked on a griddle, featuring tender liver cooked with aromatic spices, onions, and tomatoes. Enjoy this authentic Pakistani/Indian street food experience.
#Street Food
#Liver Fry
#Tawa
#Kaleji
#Quick Meal
#Outdoor Cooking
#Spicy
Sizzling Liver on Tawa
Sizzling Liver on Tawa

Recipe Information

15m
Prep Time
26m
Cook Time
41m
Total Time
3
Servings
Easy
Pakistani / Indian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
28g
Protein
8g
Carbs
20g
Fat
Masala Infusion
Masala Infusion

Ingredients

  • Chicken/Mutton Liver (Kaleji)
    (Cleaned and cut into small pieces)

    500 grams
  • Cooking Oil
    (Or as needed)

    3 tablespoons
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  • Onion
    (Finely chopped)

    1 medium
  • Ginger-Garlic Paste

    1 tablespoon
  • Tomatoes
    (Chopped)

    2 medium
  • Green Chilies
    (Slit lengthwise, adjust to taste)

    2 pieces
  • Red Chili Powder
    (Adjust to taste)

    1 teaspoon
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  • Turmeric Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Coriander Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Cumin Powder

    1 teaspoon
  • Salt

    to taste
  • Garam Masala
    (For garnish)

    1 teaspoon
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  • Fresh Coriander
    (Chopped, for garnish)

    2 tablespoons
  • Lemon Wedges

    to serve
Servings: 3
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Cooking to Perfection
Cooking to Perfection

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat oil on a tawa (griddle) over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn light golden brown.
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    Heat oil on a tawa (griddle) over medium heat. Add chopped onions and sauté until they turn light golden brown.
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    Ensure onions are evenly browned for best flavor.
  • 2

    Add the cleaned and cut liver pieces to the tawa. Stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes until the liver changes color and is lightly browned.
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    Add the cleaned and cut liver pieces to the tawa. Stir well and cook for 3-5 minutes until the liver changes color and is lightly browned.
    4m

    Don't overcook the liver at this stage to keep it tender.
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  • 3

    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until its raw aroma disappears.
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    Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for another minute until its raw aroma disappears.
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    Cooking well ensures a rich flavor base.
  • 4

    Add the chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly and cook, mashing the tomatoes occasionally, until they soften and the oil starts to separate from the masala (about 7-10 minutes).
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    Add the chopped tomatoes, red chili powder, turmeric powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, and salt. Mix thoroughly and cook, mashing the tomatoes occasionally, until they soften and the oil starts to separate from the masala (about 7-10 minutes).
    8m

    This step develops the main flavor of the dish; take your time.
  • 5

    Add the slit green chilies. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of water (about 1/4 cup). Cover the tawa with a lid or another larger tawa and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liver is fully tender.
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    Add the slit green chilies. If the mixture is too dry, add a splash of water (about 1/4 cup). Cover the tawa with a lid or another larger tawa and simmer for 5-7 minutes until the liver is fully tender.
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    Simmering allows the liver to absorb flavors and become very tender.
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  • 6

    Remove the lid, sprinkle with Garam Masala and fresh chopped coriander. Give it a final gentle stir.
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    Remove the lid, sprinkle with Garam Masala and fresh chopped coriander. Give it a final gentle stir.
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    Garam Masala added at the end retains its fresh aroma.
  • 7

    Serve the hot Tawa Kaleji immediately with fresh lemon wedges, naan, roti, or paratha.
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    Serve the hot Tawa Kaleji immediately with fresh lemon wedges, naan, roti, or paratha.
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    A squeeze of fresh lemon juice enhances the flavor.
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