Paneer Thecha Recipe: Give a little Maharashtrian touch to paneer and become everyone's favourite at home

Paneer Thecha Recipe: In this unique twist, paneer is added to make it more nutritious and filling, making it a great side dish or a quick meal.y Prerna | August 7, 2025 8:27 AM

Paneer Thecha Recipe: Paneer Thecha is a spicy and flavourful Maharashtrian dish that combines the richness of paneer (Indian cottage cheese) with the pungent flavours of green chillies, garlic and crushed peanuts. Traditionally, thecha is a dry chutney made by grinding chillies and garlic, often served as a spicy side dish with bhakri or roti. In this unique twist, paneer is added to make it more nutritious and filling, making it a great side dish or a quick meal. It is easy to make, rich in protein and full of flavour, making it a perfect choice for spice lovers looking for something different.

Ingredients for making Paneer Thecha

• Paneer – 200 grams (crumbled or grated)
• Green chillies – 6 to 8 (according to taste)
• Garlic – 8 to 10 cloves
• Roasted peanuts – 2 tablespoons (coarsely crushed)
• Oil – 2 tbsp (preferably peanut or mustard oil)
• Cumin seeds – 1 tsp
• Salt – as per taste
• Coriander leaves – 1 tablespoon (chopped, optional)
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp (optional, for tartness)

How to prepare it

• Heat oil in a pan on medium flame.
• Add cumin seeds and let them crackle.
• Add green chillies and garlic cloves. Saute for 2-3 minutes until the garlic turns golden and aromatic.
• Add crushed peanuts and fry for 1-2 minutes.
• Add crumbled paneer and salt. Mix well and cook for 2-3 minutes until everything is well combined and heated through.
• Switch off the flame. Add lemon juice and chopped coriander leaves, if using.
• Serve hot with chapati, bhakri or paratha.

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