Masala Liver
This traditional Parsi-style liver curry features tender chunks of liver simmered in a rich, caramelized onion gravy. Finely sliced onions are fried in ghee until golden red, then combined with a robust blend of aromatic spices to create a deep, savory base. The dish is slow-cooked until the ghee separates, resulting in a luscious, thick sauce that pairs perfectly with fresh rotis or crusty bread.
Ingredients
- 1 pound Liver (Lamb or Goat) (Originally 'one liver'. Quantity estimated for a standard recipe.)
- 1 pound Onions (Originally 'half a seer'. Converted to approx 1 lb (approx 3-4 medium onions).)
- 1 cup Ghee (Originally 'quarter seer'. Converted to approx 1 cup (approx 225g).)
- 1 tablespoon Ginger-Garlic Paste (Part of the 'masala' referenced in the text. Quantity estimated.)
- 2 whole Green Chilies (Part of the 'masala' referenced in the text. Quantity estimated.)
- 1/2 teaspoon Turmeric powder (Part of the 'masala' referenced in the text. Quantity estimated.)
- 2 teaspoons Coriander-Cumin powder (Dhana Jeera) (Part of the 'masala' referenced in the text. Quantity estimated.)
- 1 teaspoon Garam Masala (Part of the 'masala' referenced in the text. Quantity estimated.)
- 1 teaspoon Salt (Originally 'one small flat spoon'.)
- 1 cup Water (Originally 'quarter seer'. Converted to approx 1 cup.)
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- 1Clean the liver thoroughly. Boil it in water until firm (par-cooked), then drain and cut into bite-sized pieces.
- 2Peel the onions and slice them very finely, resembling thin vermicelli (sev). Grind the ginger, garlic, chilies, and dry spices into a paste (masala).
- 3Heat the ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan. Add the sliced onions and fry them until they turn a deep red/golden brown color.
- 4Add the ground masala paste to the fried onions and roast (bhunj) briefly until aromatic. Add the boiled liver pieces and mix well with a spoon. Add the salt, cover the pan, and let it sizzle for a few minutes.
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