Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha | Mirchi Kharda | Maharashtrian Green Chilli Chutney
Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha is this spicy, nutty, garlicky, Maharashtrian green chilly chutney that is typically served with Bajrichi Bhakri (Maharashtrian Bajra Roti). Also called Mirchi Kharda, this green chilli chutney also tastes great with simple rotis or then dal chawal.
Equipment
- Wok or Frying Pan
- Spatula
- Grinder or Mortar and Pestle
Ingredients
- 50 gms Spicy Dark Green Chillies (~ 25 in number)
- 1.5 tbsp Garlic (~15 medium-sized cloves)
- 1/4 Cup Roasted Peanuts (~ 35 gms)
- 1 tsp Cumin Seeds (4 gms)
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Coriander
- 1 tbsp Peanut Oil
- Salt to Taste
Instructions
- In a shallow pan, over medium flame, heat 1 tbsp oil.
- Add 1 tsp cumin seeds and stir-fry till they start to change colour.
- Now add 50 gms of whole green chillies and stir-fry them till they blister. You could cover the pan as the chillies cook.
- When the green chillies have blistered, add 1.5 tbsp garlic cloves and stir-fry for a minute.
- Turn off the heat.
- Immediately, add 1/4 cup roasted peanuts and mix well.
- Let the mix cool a bit.
- Transfer to a chutney grinder or a mortar.
- Add 1/4 cup coriander and some salt.
- Pulse or pound to a chunky consistency.
- Serve the Hirvi Mirchi Cha Thecha with bhakri, rotis, or even Varan Bhaat (Maharashtrian Dal and Rice).
Nutrition
Calories: 30 kcalCarbohydrates: 1 gProtein: 1 gFat: 3 gSaturated Fat: 1 gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1 gMonounsaturated Fat: 1 gSodium: 62 mgPotassium: 32 mgFiber: 1 gSugar: 1 gVitamin A: 25 IUVitamin C: 1 mgCalcium: 7 mgIron: 1 mg