Chargha

Chargha (Urdu: چرغا) is a deep fried chicken dish from Lahore, Pakistan. The term chargha is a term of the Pashto language meaning "chicken". The dish is widely popular throughout Pakistan.^[1][2]

CourseStarter or Main Course

Region or stateLahore, Pakistan

Serving temperatureHot

Main ingredientsChicken, Yogurt, Mixed-Spices

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Chargha

A Lahori chargha, consisting of whole chicken during marination
Course	Starter or Main Course
Region or state	Lahore, Pakistan
Serving temperature	Hot
Main ingredients	Chicken, Yogurt, Mixed-Spices

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The whole chicken is marinated overnight in the refrigerator with sauce made of spices mixed with yoghurt, with horizontal cuts through the chicken in order to infuse the flavors. The marinated chicken is first steamed until tender and then fried in oil to give a crisp texture.^[3][4]