By Nandini Bhushan*
Much like the Indian culture, the cuisine of India is blessed with an immense range of traditional as well as regional food. Depending upon the availability of local vegetables, fruits, Spices and herbs along with the climatic factor, Indian food varies in choices. Each state is influenced with these choices making them unique and distinctive from one another.
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Kombri Vade ( Malvani chicken)
Kombri Vade is a traditional Malvani chicken curry and its combination with vade or poori is to die for. Being a coastal region, the Konkan region in Maharashtra is rich in coconut plantations and as a result it is used liberally in their food. The authentic Malvani chicken curry is cooked with roasted coconut and few other regular spices that adds unforgettable flavour to this popular and spicy curry.
Ingredients
Chicken : 1 kg
Onion : 2 large
Garlic paste : 1 tsp
Ginger paste : 2 tsp
Turmeric powder : 1 tsp
Red chilli powder : 2 tsp
Salt
Oil : 3 tsp
For the wet masala
Coconut : 1 grated
Peppercorn : 10 to 12
Black cardamom : 1
Clove : 7 to 8
Dry red chilli : 3 to 4
Bay leaf : 2
Coriander seed : 1 tsp
Step 1
Marinate the chicken with ginger garlic paste, turmeric powder, red chilli powder and 1 tsp salt and keep it aside for at least half an hour.
Step 2
In a pan add a tsp of oil and roast the coconut along with coriander seeds, peppercorn, black cardamom, clove, red chilli and bay leaf. Saute it on low flame until coconut leaves it aroma.
Step 3
Once cool grind it into a smooth paste .
Step 4
In a pan add oil and saute onion until translucent. Add the sliced tomatoes along with red chilli powder and salt.
Step 5
As the tomatoes turn soft add the marinated chicken and let it cook on a high flame for 8 to 10 minutes stirring occasionally. Lower the flame, cover the pan and let it cook further for about 15 minutes or until the chicken is ¾ done.
Step 6
Add the ground coconut paste and mix them well. Let it cook for ten minutes. If required add water for the desired consistency.
Step 7
Enjoy the traditional Malvani chicken with wade.
*Nandini Bhushan is a well-known food blogger
