22/08/2026
Episode 3 of my Mom’s cooking series, today’s recipe is Lahori Channey.
We first found this recipe on YouTube and have since tweaked it over time into our own version
Ingredients
* 400g white channey, boiled (save the boiled water if you can)
* 4 tbsp oil (recipes often say more, but this much is enough)
* 1 tbsp ginger garlic paste
* 1 medium onion, chopped
* 1 tsp red chilli powder
* ½ tsp red chilli flakes
* Salt, to taste (I used ½ tsp)
* ½ tsp black pepper
* A pinch of turmeric
* ½ medium potato, boiled
* 1 tsp coriander powder
* 1 tsp cumin powder
* 1 tsp garam masala
* 2-inch cinnamon stick
* ½ chicken cube
* 3 tbsp yogurt
* Coriander, for garnish (chopped green chillies optional)
Directions
1. Heat oil in a pot and fry the ginger garlic paste for a few seconds.
2. Add chopped onions and cook until golden.
3. Add the red chilli powder, chilli flakes, salt, black pepper, and turmeric. Mix well.
4. Blend half a boiled potato with some boiled channey and a splash of water into a smooth paste, then add it to the pot. Mix thoroughly.
5. Add the cinnamon stick, chicken cube, coriander powder, cumin powder, and garam masala. Fry the gravy well. The longer you fry it, the better the flavor.
6. Once the oil separates, add the remaining boiled channey along with the yogurt.
7. Fry again, adding a splash of water each time, until the oil separates, repeat this at least 3 times.
8. Garnish with fresh coriander (and green chillies if using) and serve hot with your favorite side.