Maharashtra Kombdi Vade Malvan Fried Bread Chicken Konkan

Method

1. 1

   Make Malvani masala paste: dry-roast coconut very dark, onion until charred, all whole spices.

2. 2

   Blend with chillies and Malvani masala to a thick paste.

3. 3

   Heat 2 tbsp oil. Add onion. Cook deep golden.

4. 4

   Add chicken pieces. Brown 6 minutes. Add masala paste.

5. 5

   Fry stirring 5 minutes. Add kokum and 1 cup water. Simmer covered 30 to 35 minutes until tender. Season with salt.

6. 6

   Make vade dough: combine rice flour, urad dal flour, asafoetida, cumin and salt.

7. 7

   Add hot water and knead with wet hands into a soft dough.

8. 8

   Divide into 8 balls. Pat into thin rounds 10 cm wide.

9. 9

   Fry vade on medium in deep oil 2 minutes per side until puffed and golden.