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Chhath Puja Special Thekua Recipe
Sneha Paul

Chhath Puja Special Thekua Recipe

Chhath Puja isn't complete without this. ☀️ Make the most delicious Thekua at home with this easy recipe!
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 20 thekua
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Bihari, Indian

Ingredients
  

  • ¾ cup jaggery गुड
  • ½ cup water पानी
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour आटा
  • ¼ cup semolina सूजी/रवा
  • ¼ cup desiccated coconut सूखा नारियल का बुरादा
  • 4 tbsp sugar चीनी
  • 1 tsp fennel seeds सौंफ, lightly crushed by hand
  • ½ tsp green cardamom powder छोटी इलायची का पाउडर
  • 4 tbsp ghee घी

Method
 

  1. In a saucepan, add jaggery and water. Cook until the jaggery fully melts. Set aside to cool.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour, semolina, coconut, sugar, fennel seeds, cardamom powder, and ghee. Mix thoroughly with your fingertips until the ghee is fully integrated.
  3. Gradually add the cooled jaggery syrup to the flour mixture, combining it to form a firm, non-sticky dough. Do not over-knead.
  4. Cover the dough and let it rest for 5-10 minutes.
  5. Divide the dough into small portions. Flatten each ball and shape it into a leaf. Use a toothpick or knife to create a leaf pattern on the surface.
  6. Heat oil in a wok over a low flame. Deep fry the thekua in small batches, turning occasionally.
  7. Cook until they are golden-brown. Remove and drain excess oil on paper towels.
  8. Your delicious Thekua is now ready! Once cooled, store them in an airtight container.