Karal Varuthathu /Spicy Liver Fry /Eeral Varuval

Shallots / Small red onion : 1/2 cup (finely sliced) or Onion : 1/2 cup (finely sliced)

Garlic : 1 tbsp (crushed)

Ginger : 1tbsp (crushed)

Green Chillies : 7-9 (slitted) or to your tolerance level

Turmeric Powder : 1/2 tsp

Red Chill Powder : 1 tbsp (or to your spice level)

Black Pepper Powder : 1 tbsp (Freshly grounded, add or reduce according to your taste & spice level)

Garam Masala Powder : 1 tsp

Cumin Powder : 1/4 tsp

Curry Leaves : handful

Coconut oil : 1 tbsp

Salt to taste



Method of Preparation :



1. Cut liver into medium sizes,  add 1/4 tsp turmeric powder and soak it for couple of minutes; clean and wash well for 2-3 time and drain it in a strainer so that all blood and water drains out. Keep it aside. This helps to sanitize the chicken.

2. Heat oil in a pan, add curry leaves and crushed garlic, ginger and saute for couple of minutes now add the sliced red onion/shallots and green chillies, saute until it turns to translucent and golden brown in color.

3. Add all the dry spices powders and fry till oil separates.






4. Add the cleaned liver pieces, salt; mix and toss it till all liver pieces combines well with masala (3 minutes approximately).

5. Pour in 1/4 cup of water, cover and cook on medium heat for 6-8 minutes or till all the water evaporates.

6. Optional - Add some  freshly ground pepper if you want it little spicy and some more flavor.

7. Add coconut oil and fresh curry leaves and dry roast it in medium heat till browned up. (5 minutes approximately)

8. Delicious liver fry is ready. Serve with steamed rice or with Naan, Paratha, Roti and Enjoy!!



Tips : 

1. Liver should not be cooked for too long or in too much water. so care should be taken when cooking the liver. Once it is overcooked the liver pieces will become rubbery texture.

2. Add or reduce pepper powder, chili powder according to your taste.

3. Using freshly ground pepper adds to it taste and  I prefer to use shallots instead of onions as it gives a great flavor to dish.

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