Kombdi Vade

Ingredients

• 8 green chillies
• 2 tbsp ginger paste
• 2 tbsp garlic paste
• 800 g pieces of chicken
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 fresh coconut, flesh grated
• 4 onions
• 1 tsp chilli powder
• ½ tsp turmeric
• 2 tsps garam masala
• 2 tsps malvani special masala
• to taste coriander leaves

Steps

1. Grind half of the green chillies to a paste.
2. Mix it well with the ginger and garlic pastes.
3. Make cuts on the chicken pieces.
4. Rub this mixture on to them well.
5. Marinate for about an hour at least.
6. Toast coconut shavings in a pan with a little hot oil until light brown.
7. Cool.
8. Grind along with half the onions to a paste.
9. Heat oil in a heavy-bottomed pan.
10. Sauté the onions on medium level for about 2 minute(s) or until they are light brown in color.
11. Add the remaining chopped green chillies and spice powders.
12. Fry for a few seconds.
13. Add the marinated chicken pieces.
14. Fry on medium level for about 3 minutes or until they are lightly browned.
15. Add the paste and salt.
16. Mix well.
17. Add water according to the desired level of consistency.
18. Bring to a boil.
19. Cover.
20. Cook on low level for about 25 minute(s) or until the chicken pieces are tender and fully cooked.
21. Garnish with finely-chopped coriander leaves.