Lahori Turkey Chargha
This recipe is from the Southeast Asian plains of the five rivers called Punjab. Chargha stands for stream-roasted whole chicken and it is an authentic speciality of the old Lahore city. We tried this recipe on our Thanksgiving turkey for the first time. It turned out amazing.
preparation
preparation time
30 mins
cook time
270
servings
6
calories
1878
ingredients
16 pounds Turkey Skinless and thoroughly washed
1 tablespoons Garlic Paste
1 tablespoons Ginger Paste
8 tablespoons Lemon Juice
1 Packet of Shan - Lahori Chargha Mix
4 small onions sliced in 4 pieces each
6 small tomatoes sliced or whole
4 tablespoons Butter
directions
Prepare
Defrost the Turkey and remove its skin carefully. Remove the extra fat and clean it up nicely. Be extra careful with wings. Skin is hard to remove from the wings. Wash it thoroughly and place it in a baking tray.
Cut
Make three symmetrical cuts on each of the breasts. These should be big enough to let the spices get marinated deep inside the meat and small enough to avoid the turkey to fall apart once it is steamed.
Marinate
Mix garlic, ginger, lemon juice and Shan Lahori Charga Mix in 4 tablespoons or half a stick of melted butter. Shan Lahori Charga Mix can be found at any indian or Pakistani grocery store. Apply it evenly. Leave it aside to marinate overnight or for 3-4 hours.
Prep for steaming
Tie up the legs and set the turkey evenly on the tray. Pack it around with sliced onions, tomatoes and any other sliced vegetables. Be artistic with the setting. Take two large pieces of tin foil and wrap it over the turkey leaving plenty of room for steam to go around. Try to create a dome. It should not be 100% air tight but keep it nice and tidy to keep the steam and flavor inside.
Steam
Set the oven on 325 degree and let it bake for 4:30 hours for a 16 pond turkey. The timing should be appropriate for the size of the bird.
Serve
Slowly take out the tray. Be careful as the tray has fluids in it. Bring the foiled turkey to the dining table. Wow your hungry guests as you remove the foil and unveil the turkey chargha. Aroma of spices will fill the room.
Kenmore
The Kenmore brand represents 100 years of trusted performance, backed by exclusive features and innovations that no other brand can bring to the table. We’re always evolving to ensure day-to-day tasks are taken care of with faster cooking, better cleaning and more living throughout the home.
