Thecha Recipe

Cooking Directions

• STEP 1.Heat oil in a pan and add green chilies and garlic cloves. Saute until they turn slightly brown.
• STEP 2.Remove from heat and let it cool. Grind the chilies and garlic into a coarse paste.
• STEP 3.In the same pan, heat some more oil and add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Let them splutter.
• STEP 4.Add the chili-garlic paste, turmeric powder, and salt. Cook for a few minutes until the flavors blend well.
• STEP 5.Remove from heat and let it cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
• STEP 6.Serve thecha as a condiment with roti, rice, or snacks. Adjust the spice level according to your preference.

Cooking Tips

• You can adjust the spice level by adding more or fewer green chilies.
• For a smoky flavor, you can roast the green chilies before grinding them.
• Make sure to cool the chili-garlic paste before adding it to the tempering.
• Thecha tastes best when it is allowed to sit for a few hours to let the flavors develop.

Storage and Serving

• Store thecha in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
• Serve thecha as a condiment with roti, rice, or snacks.
• Adjust the spice level according to your preference.