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Lahori Chargha

Lahori Chargha

by Nabeela Kauser
Dive into the culinary journey of Lahori chargha, a delectable offering from the heart of Pakistan. Uncover the rich flavours and traditional cooking technique that turns an ordinary chicken into a feast for the senses.
5 from 9 votes
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Marination Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 35 minutes
Course Appetiser
Cuisine Pakistani
Servings 4
Calories 477 kcal

Ingredients

  • 1 Chicken Whole
  • 50 g Yoghurt
  • 1 tsp Garlic Paste
  • 1 tsp Ginger Paste
  • 1 tsp Green Chilli Paste
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper
  • 1 tsp Garam Masala
  • 1 tsp Cumin Powder
  • 1 tsp Kashmiri Chilli
  • 1 tsp Turmeric Powder Haldi
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Juice
  • 1 Eggs
  • 1 tbsp Oil

Instructions

  • In a bowl add all the marinade ingredients then mix to combine until a smooth paste forms
  • Add the whole chicken and spread the paste all over the chicken then allow to marinate for at least 1 hour – for best results leave to marinate overnight
  • In a large pot add a steamer rack (or wire rack) in the pot then add the hot water ensuring that the hot water doesn’t touch the steamer
  • Tie the chicken legs together using kitchen twine then add on top of the steamer – the chicken should not be in contact with the water
  • Cover and allow to steam cook for 45 minutes then set aside for 10 minutes to allow it to cool down
  • In the meanwhile, heat up a deep fryer until hot then add the cooled down chicken and fry for 5-6 minutes until crispy
  • Serve with roasted potatoes and enjoy!

Video

Notes

Nutritional facts:
The provision of nutritional information is done so merely as a courtesy and should not be taken as a guarantee.

Nutrition

Calories: 477kcalCarbohydrates: 3gProtein: 38gFat: 34gSaturated Fat: 9gTrans Fat: 0.2gCholesterol: 185mgSodium: 754mgPotassium: 441mgFibre: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 496IUVitamin C: 5mgVitamin D: 1µgCalcium: 55mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Chicken, Food, Lahori, Lahori Chargha, Meat, Recipe, Roast Chicken
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