By Deepali Verma
As an appetiser, with rotis or kerala parotta, or even over white rice, Kaleji Masala is a dry preparation that is versatile and delicious to enjoy during the festive season.
500 g Mutton Kaleji, 2 tbsp Ghee, 2 tbsp Oil, 2 Tej patta, 5-6 Black peppercorns, 1-inch stick Cinnamon, 2 Black cardamom, 1 cup Onions (Finely chopped), 1 tsp Ginger (Grated), 1 tsp Garlic (Grated), 2 Green chillies (Chopped), 1 cup Tomatoes (Chopped), 2 tsp Coriander powder, 1 tsp Turmeric powder, 2 tsp Kashmiri red chilli powder, Salt (To taste), 1 cup Yogurt, 1 tsp Roasted cumin powder, ½ tsp Garam masala powder, 2 tsp Fresh coriander (Chopped).
Heat ghee and oil. Add tej patta, black peppercorns, cinnamon, and black cardamom to heated oil and cook gently.
Fry the onion until it reaches a reddish colour.Toss in the garlic and ginger and cook until the onion becomes golden.
Fry the tomato and green chilli for 2 to 3 minutes.Fry for a minute with the powdered spices coriander, turmeric, red pepper, and cumin.
Cook for 3 to 4 minutes with a splash of water.Cook the kaleji for three to four minutes with the salt.
Add yoghurt and simmer for another 6-7 minutes. Add garam masala powder, salt, and fresh coriander and simmer for a minute.
Cook until bubbling and serve with hot Naan or Phulke.