Tasty Chutney Combo: Red Chilli, Kokum & Green Chilli - FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Aazol’s Tasty Chutney Combo brings together three distinct Maharashtrian chutneys: Spicy Red Chilli Chutney: Varhadi Thecha, Konkani Kokum Chutney and Green Chilli Chutney: Kolhapuri Thecha. Together, they offer fiery, tangy, sweet-sour and savoury flavours in one combo.
The combo contains 100g each of Aazol’s Spicy Red Chilli Chutney: Varhadi Thecha, Aazol’s Konkani Kokum Chutney and Aazol’s Green Chilli Chutney: Kolhapuri Thecha.
Aazol’s Spicy Red Chilli Chutney: Varhadi Thecha is rooted in Vidarbha, Aazol’s Konkani Kokum Chutney reflects the food traditions of the Konkan and Aazol’s Green Chilli Chutney: Kolhapuri Thecha represents the bold flavours of Kolhapur.
The Red Chilli Thecha is fiery and intense, the Green Chilli Thecha is bold and savoury with fresh chilli heat and the Konkani Kokum Chutney has a balanced sweet-sour flavour that provides a tangy contrast.
Thecha comes from the Marathi word associated with crushing or pounding. Traditionally, chillies, garlic and seasonings are pounded together to create a coarse, rustic chutney.
The three chutneys are made with ingredients such as red chilli, green chilli, garlic, cumin, kokum, jaggery, coconut, sesame, mustard, coriander and traditional spices. Each chutney has its own distinct recipe and flavour profile.
The chutneys pair well with bhakri, roti, parathas, thalipeeth, dal-rice, poha, idli, dosa, vada and bhajiya. They can also be used with sandwiches, wraps and other savoury snacks.
Yes. The Red and Green Chilli Thechas can be used in curries, marinades, stir-fries and fillings while the Konkani Kokum Chutney can add a sweet-sour flavour to chaats, wraps, snacks and everyday meals.
The Red Chilli Thecha is the most intensely fiery, while the Green Chilli Thecha has a bold fresh-chilli heat. The Konkani Kokum Chutney is milder and brings a tangy, sweet-sour contrast to the two spicy thechas.
Aazol’s Konkani Kokum Chutney is made with kokum, jaggery and aromatic spices, giving it a sweet-sour and mildly spiced flavour. The two thechas are chilli-led chutneys with stronger heat and a more robust savoury character.
Yes. Aazol’s Green Chilli Chutney: Kolhapuri Thecha contains sesame and mustard. Anyone with these allergies should check the individual product labels before consuming the combo.
Aazol’s Tasty Chutney Combo comes in a 300g pack containing three 100g chutneys.
Yes. The Red Chilli Thecha contains sodium benzoate (INS 211) and citric acid (INS 330), while the Green Chilli Thecha contains sodium benzoate (INS 211), acetic acid (INS 260) and an acidity regulator. These are used in small quantities to help regulate acidity, maintain product stability and support shelf life. Aazol’s Konkani Kokum Chutney is made without artificial preservatives or additives.
Aazol’s Tasty Chutney Combo: Red Chilli, Kokum & Green Chilli is available on Aazol’s official website.
Aazol’s Spicy Red Chilli Chutney: Varhadi Thecha and Aazol’s Green Chilli Chutney: Kolhapuri Thecha have a shelf life of 12 months from packing. Aazol’s Konkani Kokum Chutney has a shelf life of 6 months.
Store all three chutneys in a cool, dry place. Keep the Red and Green Chilli Thecha packs sealed when not in use. Refrigerate the Konkani Kokum Chutney after opening and always use a clean, dry spoon.