Spicy Red Chilli Chutney: Varhadi Thecha
(200g/400g)
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A fiery chutney that adds bold flavour to every meal
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Made with sun-dried red chillies and traditional spices
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Perfect balance of heat, tang and savoury depth
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Small spoonful goes a long way in enhancing everyday food
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Pairs beautifully with bhakri, roti, dal-rice and snacks
A fiery chutney that adds bold flavour to every meal
Made with sun-dried red chillies and traditional spices
Perfect balance of heat, tang and savoury depth
Small spoonful goes a long way in enhancing everyday food
Pairs beautifully with bhakri, roti, dal-rice and snacks
Ingredients: Fresh Red Chill, Garlic, Cumin, Salt, Citric Acid (INS 330), Sodium Benzoate (INS 211)
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Aazol Spicy Red Chilli Chutney is a fiery Maharashtrian thecha made with red chillies, garlic, cumin and salt. Sold by Aazol: Tasty & Nutritious Home-grown Foods, it has an intense spicy flavour and rustic texture that can add a bold kick to everyday meals.
What it is:
Spicy Red Chilli Chutney, also known as Red Thecha, is a traditional wet chutney made by pounding red chillies, garlic and simple seasoning together. The word 'thecha' comes from the Marathi word for 'crushing', referring to the traditional hand-pounding method used to create its coarse texture.
Where it comes from:
This traditional thecha recipe comes from Wardha, Maharashtra, a region known for its bold, fiery flavours and rustic food traditions. It reflects the authentic taste and simplicity of Maharashtrian home-style cooking.
Health benefits:
Red chillies are known for their natural vitamin C and antioxidant content, while garlic has long been valued in everyday cooking for its antibacterial and anti-inflammatory qualities. Together, these ingredients add bold flavour and a wholesome touch to your meals.
How to use it:
Enjoy a small serving with bhakri, roti, dal rice, poha, idli or dosa. It can also add heat to noodles, curries and stir-fries or be used as a marinade for paneer, vegetables, fish and meat.
Details:
Ingredients - Fresh Red Chilli, Garlic, Cumin, Salt. Citric Acid (INS 330) and Sodium Benzoate (INS 211) are added in small quantities to help maintain shelf life. Available in 200g and 400g. Rated 4.9/5 based on 40+ reviews. Every purchase supports women-led rural farming collectives across Maharashtra.
Provenance
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.
About The Seller
Based out of Pune, Santkrupa SHG is a second-generation women-run family business that had its reigns pass down from mot10 spirited women from 10 different bachat gaths (saving groups) in Wayfad village, Wardha, formed Sampurna SHG in 2020. Guided by their most enterprising member, Sharda Gajananrao Thakur, the self-help group produces and takes great pride in their high-quality chutneys and pickles that are made from the freshest of ingredients. A year-round harvest of fresh chillies from Sharda’s half-acre land is the secret to their delectable Red Chilli Chutney. Her recipe, perfected after endless trials, is sure to add a burst of delicious spiciness to any meal. Driven by self-belief, Sharda underwent specialised training to actualise her dream of setting up a business and started working out of her little home when she received no support from the very community she was keen to aid. Failure is not an option for Sharda whose spirit is unfazed by challenges and mind intent on seeing Sampurna and its stakeholders succeed.
FAQs about Spicy Red Chilli Chutney: Varhadi Thecha
It is a fiery, hand-pounded paste of red chillies and garlic, made in small batches using a traditional Varhadi recipe from Vidarbha, Maharashtra. It contains no preservatives or artificial additives.
Thecha comes from the Marathi word for "crushing" — referring to the traditional technique of hand-pounding chillies and garlic rather than machine grinding. This method gives it its signature coarse, rustic texture.
It originates from Vidarbha, the north-eastern region of Maharashtra, where farmers traditionally eat Zunka Bhakri Thecha as their daily meal. The region's high temperatures bred a naturally high tolerance — and love — for spice.
It is fiery and intense — firmly not for the faint-hearted. It delivers a bold, lingering heat that spice lovers will thoroughly enjoy.
Red chillies are rich in Vitamin C and antioxidants that support immunity. The generous garlic content also has natural antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties.
It pairs beautifully with bhakri, roti, dal rice, poha and idli-dosa. It also works as a fiery base for noodles, curries and marinades for meat and fish.
Yes — stir it into curries, stir-fries and noodles for an instant heat boost. It also works brilliantly as a marinade for grilled meats, fish and paneer.
Refrigerate after opening and always use a clean, dry spoon to maintain freshness. It stays fresh for up to 3 months when stored properly.
Unlike machine-ground commercial chutneys, this is hand-pounded in small batches from freshly harvested chillies, giving it an unmatched depth of flavour and authentic texture.
Yes — every purchase supports Sharda and her small home-based unit, directly empowering women artisans preserving Maharashtra's culinary heritage.
Spicy Red Chilli Chutney: Varhadi Thecha
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