Paneer thecha maharashtrian delicious dish you should try
Paneer Thecha is a spicy, rustic Maharashtrian dish made with paneer (cottage cheese) and a fiery green chili-garlic-coriander chutney base. I’ll structure it so you can follow easily, from ingredients to step-by-step method. Paneer Thecha Recipe Ingredients: For the thecha (green chutney): 10–12 fresh green chilies (adjust to taste) 8–10 garlic cloves ½ cup fresh coriander leaves (cilantro) 1 tbsp oil Salt to taste For tempering & paneer: 200–250 grams paneer, cubed 2 tbsp oil 1 tsp mustard seeds 1 tsp cumin seeds ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing) 1 medium onion, finely chopped ½ tsp turmeric powder 1 tsp red chili powder (optional, for extra heat) Salt to taste 1 tbsp lemon juice Fresh coriander for garnish Method: Step 1: Prepare the thecha paste Roughly chop green chilies, garlic, and coriander leaves. Heat 1 tbsp oil in a small pan, add chopped green chilies and garlic. Sauté for 2–3 minutes on medium heat until garlic is lightly golden. Let it cool slightly, then transfer to a mortar a...