Malvani Chicken Curry Recipe: A Taste of Authentic Indian Cuisine

Malvani Chicken Curry, also known as Kombdi Vade, is a popular dish from Maharashtra, India. This traditional recipe features chicken pieces cooked in a rich curry with spices.

It is often served with vade, a type of fried bread made from wheat and nachni flour. The dish is typically accompanied by onion, lemon, and solkadhi, a refreshing coconut milk drink.

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

1. Grind half of the green chillies to a paste and mix with ginger and garlic pastes.
2. Make cuts on the chicken pieces and rub this mixture onto them. Marinate for at least an hour.
3. Toast coconut shavings in a pan with hot oil until light brown. Cool and grind with half the onions to a paste.
4. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan and sauté the onions on medium heat for about 2 minutes until light brown.
5. Add remaining chopped green chillies and spice powders. Fry for a few seconds.
6. Add marinated chicken pieces and fry on medium heat for about 3 minutes until lightly browned.
7. Add the coconut-onion paste and salt. Mix well. Add water to desired consistency and bring to a boil.
8. Cover and cook on low heat for about 25 minutes or until chicken is tender and fully cooked.
9. Garnish with finely-chopped coriander leaves before serving.

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