Deghi Roast
This whole chicken marinated with spices is a deep fried delicacy from Lahore. It is called Deghi Roast because of the unique flavors used in its preparation. It can be served with rice or naan.
- Easy
- 6 person(s)
- 45 Min
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Ingredients
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- Whole chicken1 kilogram
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- Salt1 tablespoon
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- Red Chili Powder1 tablespoon
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- Turmeric Powder1 tablespoon
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- Garam masala1 tablespoon
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- Coriander Powder1 tablespoon
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- Green Chili Paste1 tablespoon
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- Kashmiri Chili Powder1 tablespoon
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- Lemon Juice1 tablespoon
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- Yogurt½ cup
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- Cumin seeds1 teaspoon
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- Carom Seeds1 tablespoon
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- Melted butterfor glazing
Preparation
- Place the whole chicken on a cutting board and make diagonal cuts. Keep aside.
- For marinade: Add red chili powder, ground turmeric, salt, deghi red chili powder, green chili crushed, garam masala, ground coriander, lemon juice, cumin seeds, carom seeds, oil, and yogurt in a mixing bowl. Whisk well for 2 minutes.
- Place the chicken in the marinade and let it rest for any duration between 4 hours or overnight.
- Place the chicken on a baking dish covered in foil. Secure its leg with a kitchen thread.
- Cover the chicken with foil and bake in the pre-heated oven at 200 degrees celsius for 30-40 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the cover and apply clarified butter with a brush. Roast again for 5-7 minutes.
- Enjoy! Please give us your feedback in the comments below.
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