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Chhath Thekua Prasad

Thekua — Chhath Puja prasad of stiff whole-wheat-and-jaggery dough flavoured with fennel and cardamom, hand-pressed or moulded and deep-fried in ghee until crisp.

Time 40 min · Serves 7 · 249 kcal · Central Bihar, Bihar

Ingredients

Garnish

Main

Method

  1. Dissolve the jaggery in a little warm water to make a syrup and strain; let it cool slightly.
  2. Mix the whole-wheat flour with fennel seeds, crushed cardamom and 2-3 tbsp warm ghee (moyan) until crumbly.
  3. Add the jaggery syrup a little at a time and knead a stiff, tight dough (no extra water).
  4. Pinch portions, press into a thekua mould or flatten by hand and mark a pattern.
  5. Deep-fry in medium-hot ghee on low flame until deep golden and crisp; drain and cool fully before storing.

Common questions

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249 kcal per plate.
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40 min lagta hai — 25 min taiyari, 15 min pakana.

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