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.
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
Take a jar and blend pandi chillies, Kashmiri red chillies, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and ½ a cup of water.
The past should not be runny and must have a coarse texture.
Heat oil in a pan and sprinkle a pinch of asafoetida. Pour the red chilli paste.
Keep stirring thecha for at least 5-8 minutes so that the smell of raw ingredients fades away.
Turn off the gas and allow the thecha to cool off.
Store thecha in an airtight container and serve it with paratha or snacks.