Thekua
- 3
- 8
- 10min
- 30min
Thekua, a cherished Bihari delicacy, is a sweet, crunchy treat that brings a taste of home to every festive celebration.
Ingredients
For Syrup:
Dough:
Cooking Steps
For Syrup:
Step 1 :
Pour 1/4 cup (80-90 ml) of water into a thick-bottomed vessel or a saucepan and place it on medium heat.
Step 2 :
Add the powdered or chopped jaggery and stir continuously till it dissolves.
Step 3 :
Let the liquid thicken a little and then add 1 tsp of ghee.
Step 4 :
Stir till mixed. Set it aside.
Dough:
Step 1 :
Take a wide vessel or a large plate. Add whole wheat flour, grated or ground coconut, fennel seeds, cardamom powder and mix well till combined.
Step 2 :
Make a hole at the centre of the heap and pour in a little of the jaggery syrup.
Step 3 :
With a dry palm start mixing till it forms a crumbly texture.
Step 4 :
Repeat the pour and mix, and knead till the dough holds its shape.
Step 5 :
Continue kneading till the dough turns stiff and smooth (use your fingers to grab and press forward with the bottom of your palm).
Step 6 :
Split the dough into equal parts and form balls (as big as a lemon).
Mould/Shape:
Step 1 :
Use Thekua mould or an alternative dessert mould to create the shape. You can also cut and use toothpicks or fork to make the shape yourself.
Step 2 :
Flatten the balls a little and place them on the mould.
Step 3 :
Press it till it fills the shape of the mould. Make sure it’s neither too thin nor thick. Remove and place it on a greased plate or baking/butter paper.
Step 4 :
Repeat for the rest of the dough.
Deep Fry:
Step 1 :
Pour oil into a frying pan. Make sure the pan is deep to avoid burns from the spluttering oil.
Step 2 :
Heat it in a high flame till the temperature rises and then set it to a medium flame.
Step 3 :
Based on the width of the pan and the size of the thekuas, place them side by side with an inch gap (2-3 pieces work best to avoid burning or undercooking).
Step 4 :
Fry in medium flame till they are golden brown using gentle movements with a convenient frying spoon.
Step 5 :
Keep note that once the top turns gently brown, flip them to achieve the right colour and texture.
Step 6 :
Make sure that both sides are fried to the same level.
Step 7 :
Remove and place the thekua on 2 layers of tissue paper or kitchen wipe rolls.
Step 8 :
Repeat till you are done with all.
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Thekua
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- Serving is calculated as per the quantity mentioned in the recipe.
- Increase in servings might impact the cooking time. Please refer to the recipe for serving and time to cook details.
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