Description
- The word thecha comes from the Marathi word for crushing.
- It refers to the style of prep hand pounding red chilli, garlic and simple condiments to make a wet chutney in small batches.
- Native to Vidarbha (north-eastern Maharashtra)
- the recipe from Varhad speaks of a land where temperatures are high, and tolerance for spice, higher.
- Farmers make a daily meal of Zunka Bhakri Thecha, with a side of sliced onion.