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Bored with everyday food? Make spicy Maharashtrian thecha pulao at home
Samira Vishwas | May 18, 2026 1:24 AM CST

Tezzbuzz Desk- If you want to try something new, spicy and quick to prepare in lunch, then Maharashtrian style Thecha Pulao can be the perfect recipe for you. Prepared with the spicy taste of Maharashtra’s famous thecha, this pulao tastes delicious and can be prepared easily in a very short time.

This pulao prepared with green chilli thecha, vegetables, cheese and spices brings a new twist to the everyday simple food. The special thing is that no expensive or special ingredients are required to make it.

Ingredients required to make Thecha Pulao

Ingredients

  • 2 cups cooked rice
  • 2 tbsp green chilli powder
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 1 tomato chopped
  • 1 small potato chopped
  • 1/2 cup cheese pieces
  • 2 tbsp peanuts
  • 1 tablespoon oil or ghee
  • 1 tsp mustard
  • some curry leaves
  • Coriander to garnish
  • salt as per taste

This is how to make Maharashtrian style pulao

Step 1: Prepare Tadka

First of all, heat oil or ghee in a pan. Add mustard seeds, curry leaves and peanuts in it. Fry the peanuts until lightly crisp.

Step 2: Cook the vegetables

Now add finely chopped onion, tomato and potato. Cook well until all the vegetables become soft and light golden.

Step 3: Mix Paneer and Thecha

After this add paneer pieces and fry lightly for about a minute. Then add green chilli powder and mix everything well.

Step 4: Add rice

Now add the cooked rice and mix slowly, so that the masala coats each grain well.

Step 5: Add flavor

Add salt as per taste and let it cook on low flame for 2 minutes, so that all the flavors mix well.

Step 6: Serve

Switch off the gas and garnish with green coriander. Your spicy Maharashtrian thecha pulao is ready. Serve it hot with curd, raita or papad.

Why is Thecha Pulao special?

  • gets ready in less time
  • Gives spicy and spicy taste
  • Can be made easily with leftover rice
  • Best option for both lunch and dinner
  • Both children and adults like it

If you also want to try something different from your daily simple food, then definitely make this Maharashtrian Thecha Pulao. Everyone will like its desi and spicy taste.


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