The Varhadi Spicy Red Chilli Chutney is the perfect way to dress up a dull meal. The zing of hand pounded red chilli and garlic will have you coming back for more. Traditionally eaten with Thalipeeth (multi-grain flatbread) or Zunka Bhakri (gram flour curry with roti), this stinging hot red chilli chutney, known as Laal Thecha tastes equally good with Varan Bhaat (dal rice). The Maharashtrians have the perfect adjective for it: jhanjhanit.
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.
10 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.
Aazol's Varhadi Varhadi Spicy Red Chilli Chutney/Thecha come from an SHG in the tribal belt of Wardha in Vidarbha, the north-east corner of Maharashtra.
Fresh Red Chilli, Garlic, Cumin and Salt is used to make this simple and elegant Varhadi Spicy Red Chilli Chutney/Thecha.
You can enjoy Aazol's Varhadi Varhadi Spicy Red Chilli Chutney with Thalipeeth, roti sabzi or dal rice.
Yes, Aazol's Varhadi Varhadi Spicy Red Chilli Chutney is completely vegan!
Yes, Aazol's Varhadi Varhadi Spicy Red Chilli Chutney is 100% gluten-free!
Yes, since the product is made with Fresh Red Chillies, it contains a minimal amount of Permitted Class II Preservatives to prevent spoilage.
Aazol's Varhadi Varhadi Spicy Red Chilli Chutney can easily last for 6 months, but owing to how tasty it is, we can guarantee you it won't stay on your shelf for that long!