Make Maharashtrian Red Chilli Thecha To Pair With Paratha
By Krati Purwar
June 17, 2024
Thecha is among a few popular recipes of Maharashtrian condiments. Made with chillies, garlic, lemon juice, and peanuts, it is a perfect accompaniment to serve with stuffed or plain parathas. While mostly it is made with green chillies, you should try making a batch with red chillies following this recipe.
Ingredients
2 tbsp roasted peanuts 10 dry Kashmiri red chillies 3 tbsp oil 4-5 pandi chillies 1 tsp lemon juice 3 tbsp chopped garlic Salt to taste 1 tsp cumin seeds
Step 1
Take a jar and blend pandi chillies, Kashmiri red chillies, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and ½ a cup of water.
Step 2
The past should not be runny and must have a coarse texture.
Step 3
Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle a pinch of asafoetida. Pour the red chilli paste.
Step 4
Keep stirring thecha for at least 5-8 minutes so that the smell of raw ingredients fades away.
Step 5
Turn off the gas and allow the thecha to cool off.
Step 6
Store thecha in an airtight container and serve it with paratha or snacks.
