Kaleji Rogan Josh
Contains dairy
A rich and aromatic liver curry from Kashmir, cooked with a blend of spices and yogurt for depth and flavor.
Cuisines
Kashmiri
Best for
Lunch
Dinner
Recipe
Prep: 20 min
Cook: 30 min
Total: 50 min
2-3 servings
Ingredients
| 500 grams | mutton liver (kaleji) |
| 2 tablespoons | mustard oil |
| 2 | medium onions, finely sliced |
| 1 tablespoon | ginger-garlic paste |
| 1 teaspoon | fennel powder |
| 1 teaspoon | coriander powder |
| 1 teaspoon | red chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | turmeric powder |
| 1/2 teaspoon | garam masala |
| 1/2 cup | yogurt, whisked |
| 1 | bay leaf |
| 2 | green cardamom pods |
| 2 | cloves |
| 1 inch | cinnamon stick |
| 1 cup | water |
| — | salt to taste |
| — | fresh coriander leaves for garnish |
Instructions
- 1 Clean the mutton liver thoroughly and cut it into bite-sized pieces.
- 2 Heat mustard oil in a pan until it starts to smoke slightly, then reduce the heat.
- 3 Add bay leaf, green cardamom, cloves, and cinnamon stick to the oil.
- 4 Sauté the spices for a few seconds until fragrant.
- 5 Add the sliced onions and fry until golden brown.
- 6 Stir in the ginger-garlic paste and cook for 2 minutes.
- 7 Add the mutton liver pieces and fry until they are browned on all sides.
- 8 Mix in fennel powder, coriander powder, red chili powder, and turmeric powder.
- 9 Cook the spices with the liver for another 2-3 minutes.
- 10 Add the whisked yogurt and stir well to combine.
- 11 Pour in the water and add salt to taste.
- 12 Cover the pan and let the liver cook on low heat for about 15-20 minutes until tender.
- 13 Sprinkle garam masala over the dish and mix well.
- 14 Garnish with fresh coriander leaves before serving.
Tips
For an authentic taste, use Kashmiri red chili powder for a vibrant color and milder heat.