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
- 2-3 tablespoons ghee
- Oil for frying
- Water to prepare dough
Instructions:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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