Cookbook:Malvani Chicken Curry

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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

 * 8 green chillies, chopped
 * 2 tbsp ginger paste
 * 2 tbsp garlic paste
 * 800 g (1.8 lb / 8 ea.) medium-sized pieces of chicken
 * 2 tbsp oil
 * 1 fresh coconut, flesh grated
 * 4 onions, chopped
 * 1 tsp chilli powder
 * ½ tsp turmeric
 * 2 tsps garam masala
 * 2 tsps Malvani Special Masala
 * Salt to taste
 * Finely-chopped coriander leaves for garnishing

Procedure

 * 1) Grind half of the green chillies to a paste and mix it well with the ginger and garlic pastes.
 * 2) Make cuts on the chicken pieces, rub this mixture on to them well, and marinate for about an hour at least.
 * 3) 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.
 * 4) 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.
 * 5) 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.
 * 6) 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.
 * 7) Garnish with finely-chopped coriander leaves.

Notes, tips, and variations

 * If it is difficult to obtain fresh coconut, it can be replaced by desiccated coconut shavings. For this recipe, there is no need to soak it in warm water. Roast it directly.