Lahori Chicken Chargha | Lahori style Roasted Chicken recipe by morEwish

Updated on 19th April'17

A classic chicken chargha (roasted chicken) served with garlic fried rice makes a delicious and mouthwatering dinner that never goes out of style. Spicy and soft with typical aroma of charga, this is a best recipe to serve. Once you try this easy recipe at home, you will never buy it again..

Lahore is a city of Pakistan, with an extremely rich food culture.... people from Lahore are famous all over the country for their love for food.... there are many famous dishes of which Lahore is renowned for having unique tastes and Chargha (Lahori-style roast chicken) is among them....



Chargha can be served as a starter, but tastes good with naan, salad and some dipping sauce.


Video Tutorial:

whole chicken with bone 3 lbs

yogurt 4 tbsp

minced garlic 1 tsp

ginger paste 1 tsp

salt 1 tsp (to taste)

red chili powder 1 tsp (to taste)

all spice powder 1 tsp

cumin powder 1 tsp

lemon juice 4 tbsp

tandoori/orange food color a good pinch 

oil 2 tbsp

chat masala to sprinkle 

oil for frying 

When serving chargha sprinkle chat masala... and serve with salad, raita (yogurt dip) and leftover gravy as a sauce and enjoy :)