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Beyti Sarma
Medium 55 min~610 kcal 9/10
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Lahore Chargha
Whole chicken is marinated with yogurt, lemon, and spices, steamed until tender, then fried for Lahori chargha.
Hard⏱️ 7 hr 13 min📖 1 min readServes 4~425 kcal🇵🇰 Pakistani🌍 Full translation
25 min prep 48 min cook 360 min rest
- #High Protein
- #For Guests
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Timeline
Total 7 h 13 min- Prep25 min
- Resting/Marinating6 h
- Cooking48 min
Ingredients
4 servings
Quick:
- 1.5 kg Whole chicken
- 1 su bardağı(~200 ml) Yogurt
- 1 adet Lemon
- 2 yemek kaşığı(~30 ml) Ginger garlic paste
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Red pepper powder
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Cumin
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Coriander
- 1 yemek kaşığı(~15 ml) Garam masala
- 1 çay kaşığı(~5 ml) Turmeric
- 1.5 tatlı kaşığı(~15 ml) Salt
- 2 su bardağı(~400 ml) Vegetable oil
- 0.3 demet Fresh coriander
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Instructions
- 1
Remove the skin from the whole chicken and cut deep slashes into the meat.
- 2
Mix the yogurt, lemon juice, ginger garlic paste, red pepper powder, cumin, coriander, garam masala, turmeric, and salt.
- 3
Marinate the chicken for 6 hours so the spices enter through the cuts.
6 hr360:00 - 4
Steam the chicken for 35 minutes.
35 min35:00 - 5
Heat the vegetable oil to 175°C.
3 min03:00 - 6
Fry the chicken for 5 minutes per side.
10 min10:00 - 7
Serve with fresh coriander and lemon wedges.
💡 Tip: Deep cuts in the chicken let the marinade reach the meat close to the bone.
🍽️ Serving suggestion: Serve hot with roghani naan, mint chutney, and lemon wedges.
Good sources
Approximate vitamin / mineral assessment based on the recipe's ingredients. For precise nutrition tracking, consult a doctor or dietitian.
- Protein source
- Vitamin B12
Nutrition (per serving)
⚠️ Estimated, 67% match~425
kcal calories
42
g protein
10
g carbs
24
g fat
Protein 40%Carbs 9%Fat 51%
GI 27 · Low GIGL 3 · Low GL
3g
Sugar
2.4g
Fiber
1777.7mg
Sodium
14.5g
Saturated fat
⚠️ Nutrition data match is limited for this recipe (67%); values are estimates.
Approximate values, derived from ingredient amounts using USDA FoodData Central and TÜBİTAK Turkish Food Composition Database. Actual values can vary by roughly ±20% depending on cooking method, brand, and portion size. For diet or medical conditions, consult a dietitian or doctor.
Satiety (per serving)
9/10Very filling, for a really hungry day
This recipe may contain allergens
- Milk
Allergens are derived automatically from the ingredient list, covering the main groups of the EU-14 food allergen standard (gluten, milk, eggs, peanuts, tree nuts, soy, seafood, sesame, celery, mustard). Cross-contamination (shared kitchen equipment, shared surfaces) isn't tracked, if you have a serious allergy, review the full ingredient list yourself and ask about preparation.
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FAQ
How many servings does Lahore Chargha make?
This recipe serves 4.How long does Lahore Chargha take?
Prep 25 minutes, cooking 48 minutes, including 360 minutes of passive resting; 433 minutes in total.Is Lahore Chargha difficult?
This recipe is rated hard.How many calories does Lahore Chargha have?
Approximately 425 kcal per serving. Protein: 42g, carbs: 10g, fat: 24g.Which allergens does Lahore Chargha contain?
This recipe contains Milk. Check it against your dietary needs.Which cuisine does Lahore Chargha belong to?
This recipe belongs to Pakistani cuisine.How many ingredients does Lahore Chargha need?
This recipe needs 12 ingredients.Is Lahore Chargha filling?
Satiety bar per serving is 9/10; keeps you full for a long time, made for a very hungry day. The score is based on protein, fiber and the satiety index.
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