Recipe

Recipe:
1. Preparing Thecha:
- Chop green chilies and garlic into small pieces.
- Heat oil in a pan and sauté garlic until lightly golden.
- Add green chilies and sauté for another 1-2 minutes.
- Allow the mixture to cool, then transfer it to a blender.
- Add roasted peanuts, salt, turmeric powder, lemon juice, and ketchup to the blender.

- Grind to a coarse paste consistency. Set aside.
2. Making Potato Stuffing:
- Heat butter in a non-stick pan and add chopped onions.
- Sauté until onions turn golden brown.
- Add the prepared Thecha chutney to the pan and mix well.
- Add boiled and mashed potatoes, pav bhaji masala, chopped tomato, and salt to taste.
- Cook for a few minutes until the flavors blend together. Set aside.
3. Assembling Thecha Pav:
- Cut the pav horizontally into halves, leaving one side intact.
- Heat butter or oil in a pan and lightly toast both sides of the pav.
- Spread Thecha chutney generously on the inner side of each pav.
- Optionally, place a cheese slice on top of the chutney.
- Sprinkle chopped coriander leaves over the cheese.
- Place a spoonful of the prepared potato stuffing on one side of the pav.
- Close the pav gently and press down to seal the edges.
- Repeat the process for the remaining pav.
4. Final Touch:
- Heat a little butter or oil in the same pan and place the assembled Thecha Pav.
- Cook until golden brown and crispy on both sides.
- Serve hot with extra Thecha chutney on the side.
- Garnish with more chopped coriander leaves if desired.
Caution:
- The Thecha chutney is very spicy, adjust the quantity of green chilies according to your
tolerance level.
- Use caution when handling hot pans and oil to avoid burns.
Nutrition and Benefits:
- Green chilies are rich in vitamins A and C, and capsaicin, which boosts metabolism and
aids digestion.
- Garlic is known for its anti-inflammatory and antibacterial properties, supporting immune
health.
- Peanuts are a good source of protein, healthy fats, and essential nutrients like vitamin E
and magnesium.
- Potatoes provide carbohydrates for energy and are a good source of potassium and
vitamin C.
Enjoy the flavors of Thecha Pav, packed with spicy goodness and comforting textures.
Perfect for spice enthusiasts and street food lovers alike, this recipe is sure to become a
favorite in your list.