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Thekua: A Sweet Treat for Chhath Puja

Thekua is a traditional Indian sweet commonly prepared during the Chhath Puja festival. These golden-brown, crispy delights are made with simple ingredients like wheat flour, jaggery, and coconut. Let's dive into the recipe:


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups wheat flour
  • 1 cup jaggery, grated
  • 1/2 cup grated coconut
  • 5 green cardamom pods, powdered
  • 1 tbsp crushed fennel seeds 
  • 5-6 tablespoons ghee
  • Oil for frying
  • Water to prepare dough

Instructions:

  1. Prepare the Dough:

    • In a large bowl, combine wheat flour, grated jaggery, grated coconut, ghee and cardamom powder.
    • Gradually add water and knead hard and little dry dough.
    • Divide the dough into small, equal-sized portions.

  2. Shape the Thekua:

    • Roll each portion of dough into a small ball.
    • Flatten the balls slightly to form round discs.
    • Create patterns on the discs using a fork or use the wooden cookie stamp 

  3. Fry the Thekua:

    • Heat oil in a deep frying pan over medium heat.
    • Carefully drop the flattened dough discs into the hot oil.
    • Fry until they turn golden brown on both sides.
    • Remove the fried thekua from the oil and drain on paper towels.

  4. Cool and Serve:

    • Let the thekua cool completely before serving.
    • Store them in an airtight container to enjoy later.

These crispy and sweet thekua are a perfect offering during Chhath Puja and a delicious treat to savor any time of the year.


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