Name: Lahori Cholay Murgh recipe by Rushdah Humaira at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 5
Ingredients: 3 cups chickpea, boiled; 1kg chicken; 1 large onion, sliced; 1 large tomato, diced; 1tbsp ginger garlic paste; 1tsp cumin powder; 1tsp coriander powder; 1/2tsp turmeric powder; 1tsp Salt or to taste; 1/4 cup yogurt, whisked; 1tsp Garam masala; 1tsp shahi jeera; 1 bunch coriander leaves chopped; 1 cup mustard oil

ABOUT Lahori Cholay Murgh RECIPE

The dish is one of the forgotten dishes from North-India which is very famous in few states of Pakistan. The chicken is cooked with chickpeas in a very light spiced gravy yet flavorful

Ingredients Serving: 5

3 cups chickpea, boiled
1kg chicken
1 large onion, sliced
1 large tomato, diced
1tbsp ginger garlic paste
1tsp cumin powder
1tsp coriander powder
1/2tsp turmeric powder
1tsp Salt or to taste
1/4 cup yogurt, whisked
1tsp Garam masala
1tsp shahi jeera
1 bunch coriander leaves chopped
1 cup mustard oil

Instructions

Heat oil in a Handi,ads shahi jeera and allow it to splutter
Add onions and fry till translucent. Then add ginger garlic paste and saute till the raw smell goes off
Add tomatoes and saute till mushy. Sprinkle some water if required.
Add dry spices except Garam masala and saute. Add whisked yogurt and stir until it releases water. Saute till oil separates
Now add the cholay and mix well. Add chicken and stir until it changes color
Add 2 cups water and bring it to boil. Turn the flame to low and let the chicken cook keeping the lid on.
Once the chicken is tender, check for seasoning and cook till water evaporates and bring the consistency of the gravy as per your preference
Add coriander leaves and Garam masala. Stir well
Serve Lahori Cholay Murgh with rice or roti

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