We Asked A Maharashtrian Lady To Share Her Peanut Thecha Recipe, The Perfect Accompaniment To Your Meal

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What You Need

– 100g raw peanuts – 10-12 green chillies – 8-10 garlic cloves – 1 tsp cumin seeds – Salt to taste – 2 tbsp vegetable oil Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Step 1

Dry roast the peanuts in a frying pan over medium heat until they turn golden brown and become fragrant. Set aside to cool. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Step 2

In the same pan, dry roast the cumin seeds until they release their aroma. Remove from heat and set aside. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Step 3

Roughly chop the green chillies and peel the garlic cloves. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Step 4

In a food processor or pestle and mortar, coarsely grind the roasted peanuts, chillies, garlic, and cumin seeds. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Step 5

Heat the oil in a small pan. Add the ground mixture and sauté for 2-3 minutes. Add salt to taste and mix well. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Step 6

Remove from heat and allow to cool. Transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

Step 7

Serve as a condiment with bread, rice, or traditional Maharashtrian bhakri. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)

This recipe was shared by Neha Karnik from Mumbai. Credits: X (Formerly, Twitter)