Green chillies contain fibre, which aids digestion, while the properties of the other ingredients used help in the absorption of nutrients.
We have always been eating coriander, mint and peanut chutney. But if you want to try something new, then today we have a very special and delicious Marathi Thecha recipe. Spicy Thecha made from green chillies is very tasty. You can use it as a side dish like chutney. My mother has been making Thecha for years, and we all like it very much. I also tried its recipe, it is so tasty that I keep licking my fingers. So why don’t you also try it, I have shared the easiest recipe of preparing mother’s Thecha with all of you. So let’s know how to make it.
Green Chilli Thecha Recipe
To make this you need
50 g hot green chillies (about 25)
1.5 tbsp garlic (about 15 medium-sized cloves)
1/4 cup roasted peanuts (about 35 grams)
1 tsp cumin seeds
1/4 cup fresh coriander leaves
1 tablespoon peanut oil
Salt to taste
Prepare thecha like this
- In a pan, on medium flame, heat 1 tbsp oil.
- Add 1 teaspoon cumin seeds and fry till they change colour.
- Now add 50 grams of whole green chillies and fry them till their skin changes colour.
- Green chillies have a tendency to burst or crack, especially if there is any trace of moisture in them.
- To prevent injury, cover the pan when you cook the peppers.
- When the green chillies change color, add 1 tbsp garlic cloves and fry for a minute. Then turn off the flame.
- Immediately, add 1/4 cup roasted peanuts and mix well.
- Let the mixture cool slightly.
- Put the chutney in a grinder or mortar
- Add 1/4 cup coriander and some salt.
- Grind them together, however, keep them a little thick.
- Serve Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha with Bhakri, Roti or Varan Bhaat (Maharashtrian Dal and Rice).
These are very tasty.
Know the benefits of green chilli thecha
1. Improve digestionGreen chillies contain fibre, which improves digestion, while the properties present in the other ingredients help in the absorption of nutrients.
2. Boost immunity: Green chillies are rich in vitamins that help strengthen immunity, while garlic and peanuts have immunomodulatory effects. Therefore, it is recommended to eat them.
3. Antioxidant properties: Both green chillies and garlic are rich in antioxidants, which protect against cell damage and oxidative stress. Thus, your body remains completely protected, and your skin also remains healthy.
4. Improves heart health: Green chillies help in reducing cholesterol. Also, both garlic and green chillies reduce triglycerides and improve lipid profile. Balanced cholesterol in the body promotes your heart health, and prevents it from getting sick.
5. Helps in weight loss: Green chillies boost metabolism, and garlic helps in weight loss. If you are on a weight loss diet and feel like eating something spicy, then try a combination of green chillies and garlic with your chapati. This will make your weight loss journey easier.