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Lahori Anda Murgh Cholay

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Lahori murgh cholay with boiled eggs — chicken and chickpeas simmered in a rich, tangy masala, finished with eggs and fresh herbs.

Prep time15 min
Cook time30 min
Total time45 min
Servings4

Ingredients

  • 4 eggs, boiled and peeled
  • 300 g chicken pieces
  • 2 cups chickpeas, boiled
  • 2 onions, finely chopped
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 tbsp ginger-garlic paste
  • 1 tsp red chilli powder
  • 1 tsp garam masala
  • 1/2 tsp haldi (turmeric)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 3 tbsp oil
  • Fresh coriander and green chillies for garnish

Method

  1. Heat oil and fry the onions until golden.
  2. Add ginger-garlic paste, tomatoes and all the spices; cook until the oil separates.
  3. Add the chicken pieces and cook for 10 minutes until sealed.
  4. Add the chickpeas and a cup of water; simmer for 15 minutes.
  5. Add the boiled eggs and simmer for 5 more minutes; garnish and serve with naan.

Nutrition — estimated per serving

Calories (estimate)360 kcal
Protein (estimate)22 g
Fat (estimate)15 g
Carbs (estimate)28 g

Nutrition values are estimates based on standard per-egg values (about 72 kcal, 6.3 g protein, 4.8 g fat, 0.4 g carbs per large egg).

Tips, food safety & substitutions

Food safety: cook chicken until fully done and boil eggs fully. Allergen: egg. Substitute: use only chickpeas and eggs if chicken is not available. Nutrition figures are estimates only, based on standard per-egg values.

Tags: Pakistani, Lahori, murgh cholay, chicken, chickpeas, egg

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