Maharashtrian Green Chilli Thecha is a spicy accompaniment that is generally served with bhakri or thalipeeth (different types of flatbreads). It is perfect as a side to your main meals and a teaspoon of this chutney perks up any meal.
Made using simple everyday ingredients like green chilli and garlic and can be done as quickly as 10-15 minutes. Also called hirvi mirchi cha thecha, it stays good in the fridge for 4-5 days when stored in an air-tight container.
How to make Maharashtrian Green Chilli Thecha
The process of the recipe is quite simple. All you do is shallow fry the green chilies and garlic. Then ground them in a mortar and a pestle. Yes traditionally a mortar and a pestle is used but one can coarsely grind in a mixer too.
Now as with every day-to-day recipe, this recipe varies in the form of preparation as well as the ingredients used. Some first ground and then do a tadka/tempering and some the other way. I like to first shallow fry the green chillis and the garlic and then ground it.
There are no fixed measurements to this recipe. It all goes on your preference and taste. Still, I am adding measurements to the recipe card, but feel free to change it as required.
Variations to the recipe
At times, I like to add a few peanuts. Peanuts help in reducing the spice level of the chutney as well give it a nuttier texture.
One can add a little asafoetida and sesame seeds too, to this thecha.
Which Green Chilies one can use
I am using dark green chilies as they have more heat than the lighter green ones. If you are looking for less spice, then you can use light green too. One can even use the Red ripe chilies in this. In fact, while I was in India, the ones which have turned ripe used to make their way into this Thecha.
Serving Suggestions
As said earlier, generally this is served with bhakri or thalipeeth i.e. flatbread. I always make this with my Instant Thalipeeth, or these Gluten-Free Ragi Roti. It is also a must for us with Zunka or Pithla (Spicy Gram flour curry) and Rice Bhakri.
Most of the time you will see this thecha in a typical Maharashtrian Thali. Here is one such version of my Vegetarian Maharashtrian Thali.
Few more Chutney recipes on my blog
Maharashtrian Green Chilli Thecha (Hirvi Mirchi cha Thecha)
Equipment
Ingredients
- 18-20 Dark Green Chillies
- 8-10 Big Size Garlic Clove or 15-20 small size
- 1 tablespoon oil
Instructions
- Slit the green chillies in the centre.
- In a pan add oil.
- Once hot add the green chillies and garlic.
- Shallow fry this for 5-10 minutes on slow till you see light brown spots appearing on green chillies or it getting cooked.
- Switch off and let this cool.
- Now in a mortar or a pestle or a mixer grinder grind to a coarse texture.
- Serve it as a side.
Notes
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Rebekah Hills
Tuesday 23rd of March 2021
This looks SO full of beautiful fresh flavor!
Mayuri Patel
Monday 22nd of March 2021
Now that definitely looks like a fiery chutney. I've actually ordered some of the less hot chilis so that I can try this green chilli thecha. Would love to have it with thalipeeth. Renu your whole Maharashtrian platter looks awesome.
Stacy
Sunday 21st of March 2021
Garlic and chili peppers ground in a mortar and pestle? Sounds divine and something we would love to add to all our plates! We are super fans of chili peppers and garlic!
Sneha Datar
Sunday 21st of March 2021
Love this thecha, my hubby won't even touch it, but I love it, your's look so tempting!
Renu Agrawal Dongre
Sunday 21st of March 2021
And my hubby loves it :-). Thank You