Here’s a classic Thekua recipe:๐ฅฎ
Thekua is a traditional sweet snack from the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and parts of Uttar Pradesh, often prepared during Chhath Puja. It's a crunchy, deep-fried cookie made from wheat flour, jaggery or sugar, and ghee. Here’s a classic Thekua recipe: ๐ Ingredients Dry: 2 cups wheat flour (atta) 1/2 cup grated coconut (optional, fresh or desiccated) 1/2 tsp cardamom powder (elaichi) Wet: 3/4 cup jaggery (or sugar) 1/4 cup water (to melt jaggery) 2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter) For frying: Oil or ghee for deep frying ๐ฉ๐ณ Instructions 1. Prepare jaggery syrup: Heat 3/4 cup jaggery with 1/4 cup water until it melts. Strain to remove impurities and let it cool to room temperature. 2. Make the dough: In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, cardamom powder, and grated coconut. Add 2 tbsp ghee and mix well until crumbly. Slowly add the cooled jaggery syrup and knead into a semi-stiff dough. It should not be too soft or sticky. Let it rest for 10–15 minutes. 3. Shape the Thekua: ...