Thekua Recipe | Indian Fried Cookies
Thekua is a traditional Bihari sweet made with atta, jaggery, coconut, fennel seeds and dry fruits, which I shape and fry until crisp.
Ingredients
- 2 cups whole grain flour or atta about 250 gm
- 1 cup finely chopped jaggery about 150 gm
- 1 cup lukewarm milk
- 3 tablespoons small coconut pieces
- 2 tablespoons chopped cashew nuts
- 1 tablespoon raisins
- 1 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoons ghee clarified butter
- 0.5 liter refined oil
- Salt – a pinch
Instructions
- Add the chopped jaggery, coconut, dry fruits, fennel seeds and salt to whole grain flour. Mix well. (Pro tip: Optionally, you can add ½ teaspoon cardamom powder.)
- Add the ghee. Give a proper mix.
- Add the milk and mix well. (Pro Tip: I add the milk gradually until a consistently semi-soft texture is obtained because too much liquid can make the dough sticky and difficult to shape. If the dough turns sticky, add a spoonful of atta.)
- 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. Your homemade Thekua is ready.
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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.
Make sure you maintain a medium heat level while frying the thekua. This will ensure that these are fried evenly, inside out, without getting burnt. It will also enhance the crispiness of the thekua.
Drop a small piece of dough into the oil. If it rises gradually, the oil is ready. Fry on medium-low heat.
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.
Store them in an airtight container for up to a month. Make sure to drain the excess oil on kitchen paper and cool completely before storing.
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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