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Malvani Chicken Curry
Kombdi vade is a Malvani dish, which is quite popular in Maharashtra. The dish consists of the traditional Malvani chicken curry (including chicken pieces with bones), vade (also known as puri, which is a fluffy, fried bread of wheat and nachni flour), onion, lemon and solkadhi (a drink made from coconut milk).
Ingredients
- green chilli, chopped8
- ginger paste2 tbsp
- garlic paste2 tbsp
- chicken, 1.8 lb / 8 medium-sized pieces800 g
- oil2 tbsp
- coconut, fresh; flesh grated1
- onion, chopped4
- chilli powder1 tsp
- turmeric1/2 tsp
- garam masala2 tsp
- malvani special masala2 tsp
- salt, to taste
- coriander leaves, finely chopped; for garnish
Quantities are auto-calculated from the original recipe as a guide. Items without numbers (e.g. “to taste”) are not changed.
Method 7 steps
Grind half of the green chillies to a paste and mix it well with the ginger and garlic pastes.
Make cuts on the chicken pieces, rub this mixture on to them well, and marinate for about an hour at least.
Toast coconut shavings in a pan with a little hot oil until light brown. Cool and grind along with half the onions to a paste.
Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the onions on medium level for about 2 minute(s) or until they are light brown in color.
Add the remaining chopped green chillies and spice powders and fry for a few seconds. Add the marinated chicken pieces and fry on medium level for about 3 minutes or until they are lightly browned.
Add the paste and salt, then mix well. Add water according to the desired level of consistency and bring to a boil. Cover and cook on low level for about 25 minute(s) or until the chicken pieces are tender and fully cooked.
Garnish with finely-chopped coriander leaves.
