Thecha
A fiery, coarsely pounded relish of roasted green chillies, garlic and peanuts, the fierce condiment that fuels farm workers and dhaba diners across Vidarbha.
- Prep
- 10 min
- Cook
- 5 min
- Total
- 15 min
- Servings
- 6
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Calories
- 60 kcal
Equipment
- •Mortar and pestle
Nutrition
Per serving, approximate
- Calories
- 60 kcal
- fat
- 4.5 g
- carbs
- 4 g
- fibre
- 1.5 g
- protein
- 2 g
- calories
- 60 kcal
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a small pan over medium heat. Fry the green chillies and garlic for 4-5 minutes until blistered and fragrant.
- 2
Let the roasted chillies and garlic cool down slightly.
- 3
Crush the roasted chillies, garlic, peanuts, cumin and salt in a mortar and pestle. Keep it rough and chunky, not smooth.
- 4
Stir in the chopped coriander leaves.
- 5
Drizzle the leftover pan oil over the top and serve immediately.
Chef's tips
Change the number of chillies to suit your taste. Using a mortar and pestle gives the best traditional chunky texture.
Ingredient substitutions
- peanuts → roasted sesame seeds
Storage
Refrigerate in an airtight jar for up to 4-5 days.
Reheating
Serve at room temperature; not reheated.
Common mistakes to avoid
- •Grinding the mixture into a smooth paste instead of keeping it rough and textured.
Serving suggestions
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