A conventional Maharashtrian condiment made with peanuts, garlic, and green chilies. Thecha is a flexible and fiery condiment which can increase flavor in many dishes.
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp oil
- 5 garlic cloves
- 7 green chilies
- 2 tbsp roasted peanuts
- 1 tsp cumin seeds
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat oil in a pan and add green chilies. Sauté for a minute.
- Add cumin seeds and garlic, cooking until aromatic.
- Stir in roasted peanuts and cook for a few extra minutes.
- Let the mixture cool, then grind coarsely without adding water.
- Add salt and mix properly.
- Serve with chapati or bhakri for a highly spiced kick.
Recipes which can be made with thecha:
1. Thecha Stuffed Paratha
A highly spiced twist on traditional parathas.
Ingredients:
- Whole wheat flour
- Thecha,
- Mashed potatoes
- Salt
- Oil.
Method:
Mix Thecha with mashed potatoes, stuff into rolled dough, and cook on a hot tawa.
2. Thecha Paneer Tikka
A bold, highly spiced marinade for paneer lovers.
Ingredients:
- Paneer cubes
- Thecha
- Yogurt
- Lemon juice
- Salt.
Method:
Marinate paneer in Thecha blend, grill until golden, and serve with mint chutney.
3. Thecha Rice
A quick and flavorful rice dish with a spicy kick.
Ingredients:
- Cooked rice
- Thecha
- Ghee,
- Mustard seeds
- Curry leaves.
Method:
Toss Thecha into hot ghee with mustard seeds, mix with rice, and serve heat.4. Thecha Pasta
A fusion dish mixing Indian spice with Italian consolation.
Ingredients:
- Pasta
- Thecha
- Olive oil
- Garlic
- Parmesan cheese.
Method:
Sauté garlic in olive oil, blend with Thecha, toss with cooked pasta, and garnish with cheese.
5. Thecha Stuffed Mushrooms
A perfect appetizer with a fiery punch.
Ingredients:
- Button mushrooms
- Thecha
- Cheese
- Breadcrumbs.
