Lahori Chargha

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

Method

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 & Serve.

Lahori Chargha