Lahori Charga (Lahori Chargha) Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1-1/2 kg whole chicken
• 2 tbsp vinegar
• 2 tbsp lemon juice
• 3 tbsp yogurt
• 1 tsp ginger paste
• 1 tsp garlic paste
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1 tsp garam masala powder
• 1tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp turmeric powder
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 1/2 tsp cubebs
• 1/2 tsp yellow food color
• salt to taste
• oil for frying

For Garnishing:

• 1/2 tsp chat masala
• 3-4 lemon wedges
• Salad leaves

How to make Lahori Charga:

• Rinse the chicken inside and outside properly then pat dry.
• Makes4-5 deep incisions or cuts on whole chicken by using a sharp knife then keep aside.
• Put all the ingredients in a blender and make a smooth paste of it.
• Rub this paste evenly over the chicken, cover and leave to marinate for at least 2-3 hours or overnight if possible.
• Take a deep pot and place a sieve upside in the base of the pot.
• Add one cup of water in it and put the chicken on the sieve.
• Put the lid on and steam on low heat for 30 minutes.
• Heat oil in a deep pan (karahi ) until too hot, then reduce the heat to medium .
• When oil is hot, fry steamed chicken for 12-15 minutes or until it turn golden brown on both side.
• Then remove from the oil and drain on absorbent paper.
• Sprinkle chat masala onto it.
• Garnish with lemon wedges and salad leaves.
• Lahori Charga is ready to serve.
• Serve hot.