Lahori Chargha
A short home-style guide to Lahori Chargha, with steps for the usual way and for the air fryer. Basics like salt, oil, haldi, red chilli, cumin, garam masala, ginger-garlic, vinegar, chilli sauce and ketchup are assumed.
Ingredients
- Chicken (Murghi)No chicken? Use mutton or beef (cook longer), or soya chunks.
- Yogurt (Dahi)No yogurt? Use milk with 1 tsp lemon juice, rested 10 minutes.
The usual way: fried
- Marinate a whole chicken in yogurt and spices, steam until nearly done and deep-fry until crisp and red.
In the air fryer (about 80 min)
- Marinate a whole chicken in yogurt and spices and steam until nearly done.
- Brush with oil and air fry at 200°C for 12 to 15 minutes, turning halfway, until crisp and red.
Air fryer tip: Use a small chicken, or cut it in half so it fits the basket.
Air fryer basics: Heat the air fryer for 3 to 5 minutes first. Don't fill the basket more than halfway. Brush or spray a little oil. Turn or shake halfway. Use paper liners with holes. Air fryers vary, so check a few minutes early the first time.
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