Curry Liver Recipe: a savory, Indian-inspired dish made with onions, curry powder, and coconut milk low in carbohydrates and high in protein.
The idea of flushing out your liver with an onion-flavored liquid is just… weird. But these curried livers are easy to make, loaded with spices, and taste so good you’ll forget you’re trying to make the liver a little less toxic for your body.
How to make Curry Liver Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 onion, finely chopped
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- Dash salt and pepper
Directions:
Step 1: Cook onions and garlic in butter in a large skillet over low heat until onions are crisp-tender.
Step 2: Stir in curry powder, ginger, salt, and pepper. Transfer to serving bowl with liver pieces.
Step 3: Cover, then refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight. Bring to room temperature 15 minutes before serving. Makes 6 servings (serving size: 1 cup).
Nutrition facts Of Curry Liver Recipe
- Calories: 94
- Fat: 4.7g
- Carbohydrates: 5.7g
- Protein: 5.6g
- Sodium: 957mg
- Fiber: 0g
Health Benefits of Curry Liver Recipe
In a study reported in the journal Hepatology, researchers found that eating a spoonful of liver twice a week was enough to block liver tumors in rats.
The researchers speculate that this is because the spices in the curried liver trigger inflammation, which may kill cancer cells.
5 Amazing Serving Ideas for Curry Liver Recipe
1. Can be used as a dip for vegetables or crackers.
2. Cook in a slow cooker with potatoes, onions, and garlic for a slow cooker chicken chili recipe.
3. Try using in place of bologna in your sandwich.
4. Combine with spices and ground chicken and make a healthy chicken salad recipe.
5. Drizzle over steamed or roasted vegetables (green beans, broccoli, or cauliflower) with curry powder seasoning in place of ranch dressing, and enjoy!
Can I Freeze It?
We’ve had this recipe in our file cabinet for a while but never made it. Now that I know that you can freeze it, we will make this and freeze some for future dinners.
Chicken liver curry recipe
Chicken livers can be found canned or frozen at the grocery store, and I’d stick with fresh if possible. I’m not sure how well they would do during freezing,
but you should be able to freeze them raw, defrost and then cook them as normal. It may take a little longer than the 30 minutes these liver freezes will take.
Mutton liver curry recipe
Mutton or lamb livers can be found canned or frozen at the grocery store, and I’d stick with fresh if possible.
I’m not sure how well they would do during freezing, but you should be able to freeze them raw, defrost and then cook them as normal. It may take a little longer than the 45 minutes these liver freezes will take.
How Long Will It Take To Prepare?
Curry Liver Recipe is a surprisingly fast recipe; you’ll be done in less than an hour. Once you gather a few spices and chop the onions, this should be about 20 minutes. I was able to half the onions and garlic before work, then grate the ginger into it from the jar after work.
Is It Suitable For Pregnant Women?
We don’t recommend Curry Liver Recipe for pregnant women due to the liver. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, try it with beef livers or chicken livers.
Is It Suitable For Children?
I wouldn’t recommend Curry Liver Recipe for children due to the liver. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, try it with beef livers or chicken livers.
Is It Good For Elders?
I wouldn’t recommend Curry Liver Recipe for elders due to the liver. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, try it with beef livers or chicken livers.
Will It Cause Weight Gain?
Curry Liver Recipe is a healthy curry dish with not much fat, so no. The calorie count is about 200 calories for the entire dish so that you won’t be gaining weight from this much protein.
Is It Safe For Heart Patients?
We don’t recommend this recipe for heart patients due to the liver. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, try it with beef livers or chicken livers.
Is It Safe During Pregnancy?
We don’t recommend this recipe for pregnant women due to the liver. If you’re feeling a bit more adventurous, try it with beef livers or chicken livers.
Conclusion
This is a delicious and healthy curry dish, as long as you can get past the idea of eating liver. We’re glad to have a new way to cook this healthy, low-carb dish. You should also check out our other Indian recipes for more food options!
FAQ
What do you soak your liver in before cooking?
You can soak the liver in vinegar or chill it in the refrigerator for at least an hour before cooking. This is good for tenderizing the liver as well.
How long should the liver be cooked?
I like to cook liver for 20 minutes in the oven and then cook for another 15-20 minutes over low heat. If you like your liver cooked longer, don’t overcook it. You can also cook it in a slow cooker if you prefer.
Why do you soak liver before cooking?
You should soak raw liver in vinegar for at least an hour or two before cooking. This will tenderize the liver and make it easier to slice.