Marathi · Food & Drink
कोंबडी
kombdi
Chicken
Beginnernoun
Definition
A chicken; kombdi vade is a Konkan delicacy.
Example
कोंबडी वडे मालवणी खासियत.
Chicken with vade is a Malvani specialty.
Etymology
The word 'कोंबडी' (kombdi) comes from a dialectical variation of the Sanskrit 'कुक्कुट' (kukkuṭa), which means chicken or fowl. This term reflects the importance of poultry in Marathi cuisine.
How & Where It’s Used
Kombdi is mainly used in everyday conversation and is prevalent in both informal and formal culinary contexts. It appears in written recipes and menus across Maharashtra.
Literary Heritage
It is famously featured in the traditional dish 'Kombdi Vade', celebrated in Marathi cuisine literature and local folklore.