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

Chargha Chicken | Lahori Chargha Recipe | How To Make Chargha In Instant pot| Chargha in Air fryer

Login to Save
8.2K views
Food Velocity
Food Velocity
2 recipes on Enhanced Recipes
Follow Food Velocity 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
whole chicken 1 kg
some water and vinegar
red chili powder 1 tbsp
cumin seeds 1 tbsp (roasted and crushed)
white pepper 1 tsp
all spices powder 1/2 tsp
Chinese salt 1 tsp
salt 1/2 tbsp
green chili juice 1 tbsp
ginger garlic paste 1 tbsp
lemon juice 2 tbsp
yogurt 1 tbsp
1 egg
orange food color 1/4 tsp
butter 2 tbsp
chaat masala 1/2 tsp
orange food color 1/4 tsp

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 whole chicken with yogurt, ginger garlic paste, red chili powder, cumin seeds, white pepper, all spices powder, Chinese salt, salt, green chili juice, lemon juice, and orange food color.

2

Let the chicken marinate for a while.

3

Cook the marinated chicken in an Instant Pot or Air fryer until fully cooked and golden brown.

4

Baste the chicken with butter during cooking for added flavor.

5

Serve hot with chaat masala sprinkled on top.

Cooking Techniques

marinatingfrying

Equipment Needed

Instant PotAir fryer

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)