Green Chilli Tomato Thecha | Fiery Maharashtrian-Style Relish

Ingredients

• 4 tsp oil
• 10 spicy green chillies
• 15 garlic cloves
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 cup shallots, sliced
• 2 small tomatoes, chopped
• to taste Salt
• 2 tbsp freshly chopped coriander leaves

Steps

1. Peel the garlic and shallots. Slice the shallots and chop the tomatoes.
2. Heat a pan and add 2 teaspoons oil. Add the green chillies, garlic, cumin seeds and salt. Sauté until aromatic and lightly roasted. Coarsely crush the mixture in the pan using a potato masher. Alternatively, transfer it to a mortar and pestle, or pulse it briefly in a mixer.
3. In the same pan, heat the remaining 2 teaspoons oil. Add the sliced shallots and sauté until translucent.
4. Add the chopped tomatoes and a little salt. Cook until soft and mushy, then lightly mash them with potato masher or the back of a spoon.
5. Add the coarsely crushed chilli-garlic mixture. Mix well and sauté for 4-5 minutes until everything comes together.
6. Stir in the freshly chopped coriander leaves and switch off the flame.
7. Serve warm or at room temperature.
8. Pairs beautifully with: Bhakri, jowar or bajra roti, chapati, paratha, thepla, dosa, idli, medu vada, dal-rice, khichdi, curd rice, stuffed parathas, grilled sandwiches, wraps, pakoras, roasted vegetables, or as a spicy side with any Indian meal.
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