Thekua
A festive deep-fried sweet made with wheat flour and jaggery.
Thekua
ByKavitha
Quick Info
- Prep: 15 mins
- Cook: 20 mins
- Servings: 4
Ingredient Substitutes
- Jaggery ā Sugar
Ingredients
- Wheat flour
- Jaggery
- Ghee
- Cardamom
Instructions
- Knead dough.
- Shape biscuits.
- Deep fry.
Tips & Variations
Medium oil heat
You will love it
Thekua is prepared during Chhath and other festivals. Made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee, it is crisp and mildly sweet.
Serving: Serve as prasad.
Storage: Store airtight
Tools Required
FAQ
Festival food?
Yes.
Vegan?
Use oil.
Shelf life?
1 week.
Sweet?
Yes.
Fried?
Yes.
š From Our Kitchen
Prepared as religious offering.
ā Kavitha, Cheffo Kitchen
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