Prepare Thekua For Chhath Puja Using This Easy Recipe & Enjoy It With Hot Tea This Winter

With the onset of winter season make thekua easily at home once you have the ingredients as listed.

recipe thekua

This one might be a bit high on calories, but it is really yummy and a famous snack or dessert dish that UPites love! Not just them, but whenever our colleagues get them to the office from home, we all finish them in no time. It is not over sweet, very filling and the combination with tea is epic! So, make it at home if you don't want to wait for the next batch of love that your colleague will be getting next.

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Made a lot during Chhath Puja, this recipe can be made year round.
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  • Total Time :50 min
  • Preparation Time : 10 min
  • Cooking Time : 40 min
  • Servings : 10
  • Cooking Level : Medium
  • Course: Snacks
  • Calories: 400
  • Cuisine: Indian
  • Author: Kishori Sud

Ingredients

  • 1¾ cup atta
  • 2 tbsp suji
  • 3 tbsp ghee
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • oil for frying
  • 1 tsp saunf
  • ½ tsp elachi powder
  • 3 tbsp grated dry coconut

Step

  • Step 1 :

    Mix 1¾ cup wheat flour, 2 tbsp rava and add 1 tsp fennel, ½ tsp cardamom powder, 3 tbsp dry coconut and mix well.

  • Step 2 :

    Also add 3 tbsp ghee, crumble and mix well making sure the dough holds shape.

  • Step 3 :

    Next make sugar syrup by heatig and mixing ½ cup sugar in ½ cup water.

  • Step 4 :

    Let it cool off and pour over flour as required.

  • Step 5 :

    Knead to smooth and tight dough adding sugar water as required.

  • Step 6 :

    Take a small ball sized dough and make cylindrical shape.

  • Step 7 :

    Now make a triangle and mark leaves using a toothpick or skewer.

  • Step 8 :

    Deep fry in hot oil by dropping gently or bake at 180 degree Celsius for 12 minutes.

  • Step 9 :

    Flip over gently as they will be very soft.

  • Step 10 :

    Fry for 15 minutes till both sides become golden brown.

  • Step 11 :

    Drain off and cool completely.

  • Step 12 :

    Serve once they cool down.