Authentic Mirchicha Kharda Recipe: Easy Maharashtrian Chutney
Learn how to make the perfect authentic Mirchicha Kharda recipe at home! This traditional, oil-free Maharashtrian green chilli and garlic chutney pairs wonderfully with bhakri.
Ingredients
- 10 to 12 light green mild chillies cut into 3 pieces each
- 1 whole garlic bulb cloves separated and peeled
- 1/2 teaspoon cumin seeds
- Salt to taste coarse sea salt is highly recommended
Instructions
- Heat the Skillet: Place an iron tawa (skillet) on the stove over medium heat. Let it get nice and hot.
- Roast the Chillies: Add the chopped green chillies to the dry skillet. Do not use any oil. Dry roast them until you see dark, blistered spots on the chilli skins.
- Add the Garlic: Toss the peeled garlic cloves into the pan with the chillies. Sauté them together until the garlic also develops brown, roasted spots.
- Toast the Cumin: Sprinkle the 1/2 teaspoon of cumin seeds over the hot chillies and garlic. Toast for a few seconds until fragrant, then turn off the heat and take the skillet off the stove.
- Add Salt: While the mixture is still very hot, sprinkle coarse sea salt over it. Coarse salt helps in creating friction, making the crushing process easier and tastier!
- Crush the Mixture: Using the flat base of a stainless steel glass or a traditional metal pot (tambya), press down and crush the chillies and garlic directly on the iron skillet.
- Serve Fresh: Keep crushing until you achieve a coarse, rustic texture. Your Authentic Mirchicha Kharda Recipe is ready to serve!