Thekua Recipe | Indian Fried Cookies
Thekua is a traditional Indian sweet treat that is popularly made in the states of Bihar and Jharkhand. It is especially prepared during festive occasions like Chhath Puja.
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole grain flour or atta
- 1 cup Chopped Jaggery
- 1 cup Lukewarm Milk
- 3 tablespoons Small coconut pieces
- 2 tablespoons Chopped Cashew nuts
- 1 tablespoon Raisins
- 1 tablespoon Fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons Ghee
- 0.5 ltr Refined oil
Instructions
- Add chopped jaggery, coconut, dry fruits, fennel seeds and salt to whole grain flour. Mix well.
- Add ghee. Give a proper mix.
- Add milk slowly and mix well. Add more milk until a consistently semi-soft texture is obtained.
- Make sure to knead gently; overworking on dough is highly discouraged.
- Keep the mixture aside for 10 minutes.
- Make balls from the dough. Use your palms to flatten each ball. Alternatively, you can use a rolling pin.
- You can give these balls different shapes with the help of a fork, toothpick or a bamboo skewer.
- Deep fry them in oil or ghee. Make sure to fry them on low flame’ otherwise the outside will get crunchier but the inner side won’t be cooked properly. Enjoy thekua with tea or milk.
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Notes
- I use good-quality ingredients to make thekua, especially the jaggery.
- The amount of jaggery in this recipe is customizable. You can increase or decrease it according to your taste preference.
- Knead the dough carefully. When done, let it sit for a while. This will enhance the texture and flavor of the thekua.
- You can fry the thekua in oil or ghee but make sure you maintain a medium heat level. This will ensure that these are fried evenly, inside out, without getting burnt. It will also enhance the crispiness of the thekua.
- Fry the pieces in small batches. Overcrowding them in the pan while frying might leave a few pieces uncooked and might even affect their shape.
Nutrition Info (Estimation Only)
Nutrition Facts
Thekua Recipe | Indian Fried Cookies
Amount per Serving
Calories
210
Calories from Fat 90
% Daily Value*
Fat
10
g
15
%
Saturated Fat
3
g
19
%
Trans Fat
0.02
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
2
g
Monounsaturated Fat
4
g
Cholesterol
11
mg
4
%
Sodium
11
mg
0
%
Potassium
104
mg
3
%
Carbohydrates
27
g
9
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
6
g
7
%
Protein
4
g
8
%
Vitamin A
40
IU
1
%
Vitamin C
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
44
mg
4
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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