Kombdi vade

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Kombdi Vade is a traditional Maharashtrian dish, particularly popular in the Konkan region of Maharashtra, India. It is a combination of spicy chicken curry (Kombdi) and a type of fried bread (Vade).

Ingredients

The primary ingredients for Kombdi Vade include:

• For the Kombdi (Chicken Curry):

 * Chicken
 * Onion
 * Tomato
 * Coconut
 * Garlic
 * Ginger
 * Green chili
 * Red chili powder
 * Turmeric
 * Coriander powder
 * Garam masala
 * Salt
 * Oil

• For the Vade (Fried Bread):

 * Rice flour
 * Urad dal
 * Chana dal
 * Fenugreek seeds
 * Cumin seeds
 * Salt
 * Oil for frying

Preparation

Kombdi (Chicken Curry)

1. Marinate the chicken with turmeric, red chili powder, and salt. 2. In a pan, heat oil and sauté finely chopped onions until golden brown. 3. Add ginger-garlic paste and sauté until the raw smell disappears. 4. Add chopped tomatoes and cook until they soften. 5. Add coconut paste and cook for a few minutes. 6. Add marinated chicken and cook until the chicken is tender. 7. Add garam masala and adjust salt to taste. 8. Simmer the curry until it reaches the desired consistency.

Vade (Fried Bread)

1. Soak urad dal, chana dal, and fenugreek seeds overnight. 2. Grind the soaked ingredients into a fine paste. 3. Mix the paste with rice flour, cumin seeds, and salt to form a dough. 4. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs. 5. Heat oil in a deep frying pan and fry the discs until they are golden brown and crispy.

Serving

Kombdi Vade is typically served hot, with the spicy chicken curry complementing the crispy vade. It is often accompanied by a side of onion slices, lemon wedges, and sometimes a green chutney.

Cultural Significance

Kombdi Vade is a staple dish during festivals and special occasions in the Konkan region. It is especially popular during the Ganesh Chaturthi festival and other local celebrations.

See also

• Maharashtrian cuisine
• Konkan
• Chicken curry
• Fried bread