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Lahori Charga Chicken
This Lahori-style Chargha Chicken recipe is Pakistan's take on fried chicken, where the chicken is first steamed, then fried to golden-fried perfection!
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Prep Time
15
minutes
mins
Cook Time
30
minutes
mins
Marinating time
1
hour
hr
Total Time
1
hour
hr
45
minutes
mins
Course
Main Course
Cuisine
Pakistani
Servings
4
servings
Ingredients
1
piece
Chicken breast
1
Egg
1
Tablespoon
Cornflour
Cornstarch
½ -1
teaspoon
Crushed Red chilli
½
teaspoon
Ajwain
½
teaspoon
Garam masala
½
teaspoon
Turmeric
½
teaspoon
Black Pepper powder
½
teaspoon
Kachri powder
½
teaspoon
Cumin powder
½
teaspoon
Coriander powder
1
Teaspoon
Kashmiri Chili powder
Chaat Masala for garnish
Salt as per taste
Oil for Fry
Instructions
Cut the chicken into strips and pat dry to remove excess moisture.
Add egg, dry spices, Cornflour (or cornstarch) to a bowl and mix well.
Add the chicken strips and keep them aside for at least an hour.
When ready to cook, add water to a medium pot and bring the water to a boil.
Lower the heat and set a steamer or sieve on top. Add the chicken strips and cook covered for 10-15 minutes.
Time may vary depending on the size of the chicken strips; the thinner the pieces, the less time required to cook.
Once the chicken is almost done, take it out and let it cool for a few minutes.
Meanwhile, in a separate pot, add oil and heat it on medium heat.
Once the oil is hot, add the chicken strips. Fry until the chicken is a golden color. Use a slotted spoon to remove the chicken.
Drain any excess oil and transfer to a plate lined with a paper towel.
Sprinkle with chaat Masala powder to get a tangy flavor
Serve the chicken with raita or tamarind chutney.
Keyword
chargha chicken, lahori chargha, pakistani chargha