Green Chilli Thecha, Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha recipe with step by step photos
Recipe notes for Green Chilli Thecha-
Roasting the peanuts besides being helpful to de-skin them it also enhances the flavour of the peanuts in Green Chilli Thecha (Maharashtrain Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha).
- To separate the peanuts from the skin toss them up and down in a plate, the skins will fly off or use a blower.
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We have made the Green Chilli Thecha (Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha) in a mixer, but when made by pounding in a mortar and pestle the traditional way it tastes even better, as on pounding the peanuts, garlic, coriander and salt release juices and their flavours blend well.
Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha Recipe-
To make Green Chilli Thecha (Maharashtrain Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha), heat a small non-stick pan, add the peanuts and dry roast on a medium flame for 3 to 4 minutes, while stirring continuously.
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- Remove them in a plate and let it cool down. Once they cool down, rub the peanuts between your fingertips to remove the skin. You can also rub them between your palms to remove the skin.
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- Once the peanuts are de-skinned keep them aside. Now heat oil in a broad non-stick pan.
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Add the chopped green chillies, mix well. If you want little less spiciness use the light green variety of chillies or else use the dark green one’s for a very spicy taste. Cover with a lid and cook on a medium flame for 2 minutes, while stirring occasionally.
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- Add the garlic. Sauté on a medium flame for 1 minute.
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Cool completely and transfer the mixture into a small mixer jar.
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Add the roasted peanuts.
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Add the coriander.
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Then add salt to taste.
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Blend in a mixer to a coarse mixture of Green Chilli Thecha (Maharashtrain Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha). If you are unable to blend well add 1 to 2 tbsp of water. Traditionally it is made in a mortal pestle (khalbatta).
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Store Green Chilli Thecha (Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha) in an air-tight container and refrigerate. Use as required.
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Enjoy the Thecha (Maharashtrain Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha) with various bhakri recipes like Rice bhakri, Jowar bhakri and whole wheat bhakri. In fact it is a great accompaniment to any Indian bread, a small serving is enough to tickle your taste buds.
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Also do check out our recipe of Red Chilli Thecha and interesting fusion recipes like Thecha hummus and Green chilli thecha stuffed pav.
How Maharashtrians have Green Chilli Thecha -
How Maharashtrians have Green Chilli Thecha? The Thecha is a very spicy accompaniment had with Rice Bhakri in the winters and monsoon. Typically green chilli thecha is had with 2 big chawal bhakris which make a perfect one dish meal for lunch or dinner.