Hari mirchi thecha is a spicy condiment of Indian origin, basically Maharastra, Rajasthan and Madhya Pradesh.It is served with Bhakri and paratha in winters and monsoon.It is a side dish and is consumed when the main course is lacking flavours.Thecha has many variants but key ingredients are chillis and garlic.It can be stored in air tight container and refrigerating for 10-15 days.
I came to know about this spicy relish when I was invited for dinner by a Maharashtrian family and was served thecha as a chutney with makke ki roti and aloo tamatar ki sabzi.It was so palatable ,tangy and peppery,that I couldn’t resist asking for the recipe and that’s how I got acquainted with this delight.Chili is the essence of my cooking.I do have my personal conception, if it’s not spicy, it doesn’t really have flavor.
Green chillis are full of antioxidants, which are excellent for your health and skin. Chillis also help in boosting metabolism helping you lose weight.Green chilli is loaded with a number of vitamins, minerals and nutrients, which are responsible for its antioxidant actions and contribute to its health benefits.
Benefits include:Green chillis for weight loss
Green chilly for better digestion
Green chillies reduce the risk of gastric cancer
Green chilli for diabetes prevention
Green chilli for the heart
Green chilli for pain control
Green chilli for the skin
Other uses and benefits of green chilli
Green chillis for weight
Eating green chillis is a dubious affair. If exceeding the recommended dosage, side effects are bound to occur. These include:
Stomach discomfort
Indigestion
Heartburn
Constipation
Haemorrhoids
Skin irritation
Gastric irritation
Mouth ulcers
Diarrhoea
Allergic response
Gastric ulcers
Gastric cancer
Thecha can be made by grinding into a grinder and more patiently is done on a mortar pestle.The coarse chilli garlic and peanuts tastes much better than that prepared in a mixer grinder.
Ingredients
3 tablespoon raw peanuts (moongphalli) – with or without skin
1 cup roughly chopped green chilli(can be adjusted accordingly to spiciness of chillis)
8-10 cloves of garlic
1 tsp cumin seeds
2 tsp mustard oil
Salt to taste
Simple steps to follow
1. First step is to wash green chilli and roughly chop them.
2. Heat a pan,add peanuts and dry roast on medium flame stirring continuously.
Remove from the pan and let the peanuts cool.Deskin the peanuts for better taste.
3. Heat oil in a pan and add cumin seeds.
4. Add garlic cloves and saute well.
5. Add roughly chopped green chilli and cook while stirring occasionally.
6. Add roasted peanuts and salt to taste.
7. Allow the mixture to cool completely and patiently crush in a mortar pestle.This can be done in a grinder by coarsely grinding the ingredients.
8. Thecha is ready.Store in in an air tight container and refrigerate
Serve this peppery tangy relish with Bhakri,paratha or dal chawal.
Once tried,you will ask for more.This is delicious and must have side dish in every indian thali.
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