Introduction
Thekua is a deep-fried, jaggery-sweetened biscuit made during Chhath Puja, combining whole wheat with ghee and fennel.
Ingredients:
Whole wheat flour, jaggery, ghee, fennel seeds, grated coconut.
Instructions:
Make dough from all ingredients.
Shape and deep fry until crisp.
Pro Tips:
Let jaggery syrup cool before kneading to get crunchy cookies.
Serving Suggestions:
Enjoy as a dry sweet or with warm milk.
Fun Fact:
Carried as prasad by devotees during river offerings in Chhath Puja.