How long does Green Chilli Thecha take?

15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Green Chilli Thecha serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Green Chilli Thecha vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Green Chilli Thecha spicy?

It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Green Chilli Thecha?

60 grams Green Chilli, 15 grams Garlic, 30 grams Roasted Peanuts, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, 10 ml Oil, ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Green Chilli Thecha?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Green Chilli Thecha?

About 81 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Green Chilli Thecha

Name: Green Chilli Thecha
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 15 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Maharashtrian
Ingredients: 60 grams Green Chilli; 15 grams Garlic, Peeled; 10 ml Oil; ½ tsp Cumin; 30 grams Roasted Peanuts; 15 grams Coriander Leaves, Chopped; ½ tsp Salt

15 min
hot
Serves 4

Prep 5 min · Cook 10 min

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Also known as mirchi thecha, thecha · Veg · Chutneys, Podis & Pickles

Chutneys, Podis & Pickles Vegan Low carb Gluten-free Dairy-free

Green chilli thecha, a Maharashtrian chutney of roasted green chillies and garlic pounded coarse with cumin, peanuts and coriander. Spicy, serves 4, 15 min.

Low calorie

Good for: Rainy Day

Ingredients

7 items

4 people

Green Chilli60 grams
Garlic, Peeled15 grams
Oil10 ml
Cumin½ tsp
Roasted Peanuts30 grams
Coriander Leaves, Chopped15 grams
Salt½ tsp

Contains: groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	81kcal	324kcal
Protein	2.5g	10g
Carbohydrate	4.5g	18g
Fat	6.4g	26g
Fibre	1.1g	4.4g
Sugar	1.1g	4.4g

Cookd masalas for green chilli

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Method

1
Wash and dry the green chillies and remove the stalks. Peel the garlic.
Green ChilliGarlic
2
Heat the oil in a pan on low heat. Add the green chillies and garlic and roast for 6 to 7 minutes, turning often, until the chillies have brown spots and are soft.
Oil
3
Add the cumin and fry for 30 seconds. Turn off the heat and cool for 5 minutes.
Cumin
4
Put the chillies, garlic and cumin in a mortar with the roasted peanuts, coriander leaves and salt. Pound to a coarse paste. You can also pulse 2 or 3 times in a small mixer jar.
Roasted PeanutsCoriander LeavesSalt
5
Serve with bhakri, jowar roti, thalipeeth or dal rice.

Before you start

How long does Green Chilli Thecha take?: 15 minutes from start to finish. That is 5 minutes of preparation and 10 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Green Chilli Thecha serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Green Chilli Thecha vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Green Chilli Thecha spicy?: It is hot: 3 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Green Chilli Thecha?: 60 grams Green Chilli, 15 grams Garlic, 30 grams Roasted Peanuts, 15 grams Coriander Leaves, 10 ml Oil, ½ tsp Cumin, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Green Chilli Thecha?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Green Chilli Thecha?: About 81 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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