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Thecha Recipe

Spicy, nutty, and full of personality, this classic Maharashtrian thecha is the easiest way to give your everyday food a desi twist.
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time10 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
Servings: 4 people
Author: Richa

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons cooking oil
  • 30 green chillies whole, stems removed
  • 15 garlic cloves whole
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2-3 green coriander stems and leaves
  • 2 tablespoons roasted de-skinned groundnuts

Instructions

  • Heat oil on a tava or shallow pan, add green chillies and garlic. Let them blister on all sides - this takes 2-3 minutes.
    2 tablespoons cooking oil, 30 green chillies, 15 garlic cloves
  • Add them to a mortar and pestle, along with salt, coriander stems and leaves, groundnuts and pound them to a coarse paste.
    ½ teaspoon salt, 2-3 green coriander stems and leaves, 2 tablespoons roasted de-skinned groundnuts

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Nutrition

Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 27g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Sodium: 1418mg | Potassium: 88mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 11g | Vitamin A: 68IU | Vitamin C: 44mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 0.4mg