Raw Mango Thecha (Kachi Kairi Thecha / Raw Mango Chutney - Maharashtrian style)

 

           Raw Mango Thecha is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe that is usually served as an accompaniment with Indian flat bread like jowar bhakri, bajra roti, thalipeeth,   chapatti, etc. It is also called Kachi Kairi Thecha in the local lingo. This spicy & tangy chutney is prepared with raw mango, cumin seeds, fresh green chilies, garlic, coriander leaves and peanuts. 

       

             You can substitute the hot chilies with some green chili pepper if you wish to make it less spicy. This Thecha is generally crushed in a mortar & pestle. However, it can also be ground in a mixer jar coarsely. You can refrigerate it for a couple of days for later use. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare this regional dish. 

• 1 tsp. oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 6-7 green chilies, roughly chopped
• 8-10 garlic cloves, sliced
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves 
• 1 small raw mango, grated
• salt to taste

           Heat oil in a pan and temper with the cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds. 

          Add the garlic and green chilies. Sauté till it turns slightly brown in color.

          Now add the roasted peanuts, coriander leaves, raw mango and salt to taste. Give it a stir and switch off the flame. 

          Allow it to cool down. Then pound them in a mortar and pestle into a coarse consistency. (You can also blend in a mixer jar coarsely without adding any water). 

          Enjoy with jowar bhakri, bajra roti, thalipeeth or chapatti for a simple, soulful meal. For later use, store in an air-tight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. 

          

     Heat oil in a pan & temper with the cumin seeds. Sauté for a few seconds. 

   Add the garlic & green chilies. Sauté till it turns slightly brown in color.

                    Now add the roasted peanuts, 

coriander leaves, raw mango & salt to taste. Give it a stir & switch off the flame. (You can also blend in a mixer jar coarsely without adding any water). 

Allow it to cool down. Then pound them in a mortar & pestle into a coarse consistency. 

Enjoy with jowar bhakri, bajra roti, thalipeeth or chapatti for a simple, soulful meal. For later use, store in an air-tight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. 

          

Fresh Red Chili Thecha

 

             Thecha is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe where fresh green chilies, garlic, coriander leaves and groundnuts are coarsely crushed in a mortar & pestle. Alternately, you can grind in a mixer jar coarsely without adding any water. In this recipe, I replaced the green ones with fresh red chilies to make this super spicy and tangy chutney. 

          It is usually served as an accompaniment with Indian flat bread like jowar bhakri or bajra roti. However, it goes very well with thalipeeth, chapatti or hot steamed rice. This Thecha can be refrigerated for a couple of days to be used later. 

• 15 fresh red chilies
• 8-10 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• 2-3 tbsp. roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves
• 1 tbsp. oil 
• 1/4 tsp. asafoetida
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. lime juice

          Pound the chilies, cumin seeds, garlic, coriander leaves, roasted peanuts and salt into a coarse consistency. (You can also blend in a mixer jar coarsely without adding any water). 

          Heat oil in a pan and add the asafoetida. Sauté for a few seconds. Now add the blended chili mix and stir fry for 2-3 minutes.

        When done, transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle some lime juice. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. 

          Enjoy with jowar bhakri, bajra roti, thalipeeth or chapatti for a simple, soulful meal. 

Green Chili Thecha

 

          This is a traditional Maharashtrian recipe that is usually served as an accompaniment with Indian flat bread like jowar bhakri, bajra roti, thalipeeth, chapatti, etc. It is also called Hirvi Mirchi Thecha in the local lingo. This spicy & tangy chutney is prepared with fresh green chilies, garlic, coriander leaves / stems and groundnuts. 

       

          You can substitute the hot chilies with some green chili pepper if you wish to have less spicy. This Thecha is generally crushed in a mortar & pestle. However, it can also be ground in a mixer jar coarsely. It can be refrigerated for a couple of days to be had later. So check out the step by step pictorial recipe to prepare it. 

• 1/2 cup green chilies, roughly chopped
• 8-10 garlic cloves, crushed
• 1/4 cup roasted peanuts
• 1/2 cup coriander leaves with stems
• 1 tbsp. oil
• 1 tsp. cumin seeds
• salt to taste
• 1 tsp. lime juice 

          Heat oil in a pan and sauté the garlic, green chilies and cumin seeds for 2-3 minutes.

          Add the coriander leaves + stems and salt to taste. Give it a stir and switch off the flame. 

          Add the roasted peanuts and allow it to cool down. Then pound them in a mortar and pestle into a coarse consistency. (You can also blend in a mixer jar coarsely without adding any water). 

          When done, transfer to a serving bowl and drizzle some lime juice. Store in an air-tight container and refrigerate for 2-3 days. 

          Enjoy with jowar bhakri, bajra roti, thalipeeth or chapatti for a simple, soulful meal. 

     

                          Heat oil & sauté garlic, green chilies & cumin seeds for 2-3 minutes.

                     Add coriander leaves + stems & salt. Give it a stir & switch off the flame. 

                      Add roasted peanuts & let it cool down. Pound in a mortar & pestle into a 

                      coarse consistency. 

                   Transfer to a serving bowl & drizzle lime juice. Enjoy with jowar bhakri, 

                   bajra roti, thalipeeth or chapatti for a simple, soulful meal.