Thekua Recipe
Thekua, also known as "Khajuria" or "Khajuri," is a traditional Indian sweet treat that is commonly made during festivals and religious occasions in the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh in India. Thekua is made from whole wheat flour, ghee, and jaggery, and is typically shaped into small, flat rounds before being deep-fried. The end result is a sweet and savory cookie-like treat that is crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Thekua is often considered a delicacy and is a popular snack in the region.
Ingredients
- 1¾ cup Whole wheat Flour
- 2 tsp suji / rava / semolina fine
- 1 tsp Fennel (Saunf)
- ½ tsp cardamom powder
- 3 tsp dry coconut / khopra grated
- 3 tsp ghee / clarified butter
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tsp ghee / clarified butter
Instructions
- To start with our Thekua Recipe, in a mixing bowl take 1¾ cup wheat flour and 2 tbsp Semolina.
- Now add 1 tsp fennel seeds, ½ tsp cardamom powder, 3 tbsp dry coconut and mix well.
- Then add 3 tbsp clarified butter/ ghee and crumble and mix well making sure the dough holds shape.
- Further, prepare sugar water by heating ½ cup sugar in ½ cup water. Some like it sweet, but for our Thekua Recipe, I like to use less sugar.
- Stir well until the sugar dissolves completely and do not boil to attain any sugar syrup consistency.
- Cool the sugar water completely, and pour over flour as required.
- Knead to smooth and tight dough adding sugar water as required.
- Take a small ball sized dough and roll to cylindrical shape.
- now shape to a triangle and mark leaves using a toothpick or skewer or any shape of your preference.
- Preheat the Air fryer for 10 minutes and bake at 180 degree celsius for 20 minutes.
- Flip over gently as they will be very soft and check if they are done.
- Thekua will be soft when hot, it turns crisp once cooled completely. Thekua Recipe done!
Notes & Tips
Notes
- Baking: For our Thekua Recipe, you can also fry them in hot oil or ghee/ clarified butter.
- Sugar: For our Thekua Recipe, you can use Fine sugar, Jaggery or Honey for sweetness as per your choice.
- Dough texture: If dough looks crumbly and dry, add a few tablespoons of water. If the dough has become sticky or too soft, add a few tablespoons of flour.
- Storage: You can easily store Thekuas for a month.
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Thekua is a traditional Indian sweet treat that is typically enjoyed as a snack or dessert. Some popular ways to enjoy it include:
- As a snack: Thekua can be enjoyed as a snack throughout the day.
- As a dessert: Thekua can be enjoyed as a dessert after a meal.
- As a gift: Thekua is also given as a gift during festivals and religious occasions.
Nutrition Information (Note: Approximate)
Nutrition Facts
Thekua Recipe
Amount per Serving
Calories
98
% Daily Value*
Fat
2
g
3
%
Saturated Fat
1
g
6
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
3
mg
1
%
Sodium
3
mg
0
%
Potassium
20
mg
1
%
Carbohydrates
19
g
6
%
Fiber
1
g
4
%
Sugar
7
g
8
%
Protein
2
g
4
%
Vitamin A
1
IU
0
%
Vitamin B1
1
mg
67
%
Vitamin B2
1
mg
59
%
Vitamin B3
1
mg
5
%
Vitamin B5
1
mg
10
%
Vitamin B6
1
mg
50
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Vitamin E
1
mg
7
%
Vitamin K
1
µg
1
%
Calcium
4
mg
0
%
Iron
1
mg
6
%
Magnesium
4
mg
1
%
Zinc
1
mg
7
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.