Kombdi Sukka (Dry Chicken Masala)

Pooja M. Pandit
Pooja M. Pandit @pan_poo_

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Kombadi Sukka Masala is basically a dry chicken gravy from Maharashtra where some authentic, traditional spices are used in it’s preparation alongwith coconuts. This dish tastes absolutely delicious and different from the regular chicken curry. Traditionally it is relished with vade, a type of fried flatbread similar to puri but quite different from it in texture as well as taste. This is a dish found generally in restaurants serving Malvani food in Maharashtra!
The Malvan region and Kolhapur in Maharashtra are famous for some of their masalas (spice powders) such as the Malvani Masala and the Kolhapuri Kanda Lasun Masala. When combined together in coconut based gravies, they impart a delicious flavour to any dish, though in some gravies they have to be used individually. These masalas are available in various stores in Maharashtra and online too and the recipes for the same too are available on the net.

Kombdi Sukka (Dry Chicken Masala)

#reststyle
Kombadi Sukka Masala is basically a dry chicken gravy from Maharashtra where some authentic, traditional spices are used in it’s preparation alongwith coconuts. This dish tastes absolutely delicious and different from the regular chicken curry. Traditionally it is relished with vade, a type of fried flatbread similar to puri but quite different from it in texture as well as taste. This is a dish found generally in restaurants serving Malvani food in Maharashtra!
The Malvan region and Kolhapur in Maharashtra are famous for some of their masalas (spice powders) such as the Malvani Masala and the Kolhapuri Kanda Lasun Masala. When combined together in coconut based gravies, they impart a delicious flavour to any dish, though in some gravies they have to be used individually. These masalas are available in various stores in Maharashtra and online too and the recipes for the same too are available on the net.

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Ingredients

45 min
8 servings
  1. 750 gmChicken
  2. 6 cupsFinely Chopped Onions (7 Onions approximately)
  3. 15Garlic Cloves
  4. 1 1/2 inch Ginger
  5. 1/2 tspTurmeric powder
  6. 1 1/2 tspKashmiri Red Chilli Powder
  7. 3 tspMalvani Mutton Masala
  8. 3 tspKolhapuri Kanda Lasun Masala
  9. To TasteSalt
  10. For the Marinade :
  11. 2 tbsCurds
  12. 1 tbsGinger Garlic paste
  13. 1/2 tspTurmeric powder
  14. For Roasting :
  15. 2 tbsOil
  16. 6Cloves
  17. 3 sticksCinnamon (2″ each)
  18. 6Black Peppercorns
  19. 6Green Cardamoms
  20. 2 tspCumin seeds
  21. 3 tbsCoriander seeds
  22. 2 1/2 cupsFresh Grated Coconut
  23. 1 1/4 cupDry Grated Coconut
  24. For Roasting On Direct Flame :
  25. 1 pieceDry coconut (3″ piece)
  26. For Tempering :
  27. 4 tbsOil
  28. 3Cloves
  29. 4 sticksCinnamon (1″ each)
  30. 3Green Cardamoms
  31. 1Black Cardamom
  32. 3Black Peppercorns
  33. 2Bay Leaves

Cooking Instructions

45 min
  1. 1

    To make Kombdi Sukka Masala, first rinse the chicken pieces thoroughly and drain out all the water.

  2. 2

    Grind the ginger and garlic into a smooth paste and set aside.

  3. 3

    Cut the chicken into desired sized pieces and marinate them with curds, turmeric powder and ginger garlic paste and set aside till further use.

  4. 4

    Heat a kadhai for roasting the coconut and add a tablespoon of oil to it.

  5. 5

    First roast the mentioned whole spices in it and set aside.

  6. 6

    In the same kadhai, add another tablespoon of oil and add the fresh grated coconut.

  7. 7

    Roast till it is slightly browned. Add to it the dry grated coconut and roast further on low to medium flame till it is well browned.

  8. 8

    Switch off the flame and cool down all the roasted ingredients.

  9. 9

    At the same time, roast the 3" dry coconut piece on direct flame till it is well burnt. Cool and cut into small pieces.

  10. 10

    In the meantime, heat a kadhai and add oil to it. Add all the whole spices mentioned for tempering.

  11. 11

    As soon as they splutter, add the finely chopped onions and saute till translucent.

  12. 12

    At this stage, add the remaining ginger garlic paste and saute further till the onions are well browned.

  13. 13

    Next, add the turmeric powder, kashmiri red chilli powder, malvani mutton masala and kolhapuri kanda lasun masala and mix well.

  14. 14

    If you desire to add potatoes, peel and halve them and add to the onions and mix well.

  15. 15

    Add some water and cover and cook on medium heat for about 10 minutes.

  16. 16

    Next, add the chicken and saute for a few minutes. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally.

  17. 17

    Whislt the chicken is cooking, grind first the roasted whole spices alongwith the chopped roasted dry coconut piece, using a little water.

  18. 18

    Add to it the roasted coconut and grind coarsely giving just a pulse or two or as required. Keep it aside till further use.

  19. 19

    When the chicken and potatoes are well cooked, add the ground coconut paste and mix well.

  20. 20

    Reduce the flame and simmer further for a few more minutes till the gravy is almost dry.

  21. 21

    Switch off the flame and transfer the chicken gravy to a serving bowl.

  22. 22

    Garnish with coriander leaves and serve the delicious Kombdi Sukka Masala with Vade and some fresh salad!

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I am a home cook, and I like to cook traditional as well as fusion food. Learnt to cook by trial and error and lots of experiments, reading cook books and watching cooking shows whether Indian or from abroad! I like to be perfect in my work, and the same applies to cooking as well! I have a blog on WordPress.com https://tastyrecipesfrompooja.wordpress.com/ where I share the recipes of my home cooked food!
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