Enhanced Recipesculinary collection
Home
CoursesView CuisinesWhat Can I Make?My Kitchen

Lahori Chargha Recipe || Summer Recipe || whole chicken recipe #eid #festival

Login to Save
cook with Abeel
cook with Abeel
24 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow cook with Abeel to prioritize their recipes in your meal plans, pantry matches, and suggestions

Recipe Information

Recipe Available
Video-Specific Recipe

Lahori Chargha

Cultural Context

Originating from Lahore, Pakistan, Lahori Chargha is a popular street food, especially during festive occasions and gatherings. This dish showcases the rich culinary heritage of Punjab, where marinated chicken is deep-fried to perfection, resulting in a crispy exterior and juicy interior. Today, Lahori Chargha is enjoyed not only in Pakistan but also in various countries with South Asian communities, often served with naan or rice and an array of chutneys.

PakistaniPKmain
90 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
1 whole chicken
1 cup yogurt
2 tablespoons ginger-garlic paste
2 tablespoons red chili powder
1 tablespoon coriander powder
1 tablespoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon turmeric powder
2 tablespoons lemon juice
2 green chilies
1 tablespoon salt
1 cup oil
1/2 cup fresh coriander
1 onion
1 tablespoon garam masala
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon food coloring

Quantities are estimated based on standard recipes for your convenience. The actual ingredients used in this video are accurate.

yogurt

🥗Healthier: low-fat yogurt

💰Cheaper: sour cream

Low-fat yogurt reduces calories while maintaining creaminess.

whole chicken

🥗Healthier: skinless chicken

💰Cheaper: chicken thighs

Skinless chicken reduces fat content.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is healthier and adds flavor.

food coloring

Omit for a natural appearance.

1

Marinate the chicken with yogurt, ginger-garlic paste, red chili powder, coriander powder, cumin powder, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and salt for at least 2 hours.

2

Heat oil in a large pot over medium heat until shimmering.

3

Carefully add the marinated chicken to the hot oil.

4

Fry the chicken until golden brown and cooked through, about 25-30 minutes, turning occasionally.

5

Remove the chicken from the oil and drain on paper towels.

6

Mix fresh coriander and chopped onion in a bowl for garnish.

7

Sprinkle garam masala over the fried chicken before serving.

8

Serve hot with lemon wedges and green chilies.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfrying

Spice Level:

🌶️🌶️🌶️

Allergens

dairychicken

Also Known As

CharghaLahori Fried Chicken

Other Takes on Chicken

(24 videos)

Similar Pakistani Videos

(24 videos)

Similar Dishes From Other Cuisines

(19 videos)