Thekua traditional wheat flour jaggery biscuits on brass plate

Thekua (Chhath Prasad)

Name: Thekua (Chhath Prasad)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: Nandi Choker Sahit Atta (2 cups); Jaggery, grated (3/4 cup); Ghee (1/4 cup, melted); Fennel seeds (1 tsp); Cardamom powder (1/2 tsp); Desiccated coconut (2 tbsp); Oil/Ghee for frying; Water (minimal)

30 min 6 servings Uses Nandi Atta

Traditional Thekua recipe for Chhath Puja using Nandi Choker Sahit Atta. These jaggery-sweetened wheat biscuits are an essential Chhath Prasad. Deep-fried in ghee till golden, with fennel and cardamom aroma.

Ingredients

Nandi Choker Sahit Atta (2 cups)
Jaggery, grated (3/4 cup)
Ghee (1/4 cup, melted)
Fennel seeds (1 tsp)
Cardamom powder (1/2 tsp)
Desiccated coconut (2 tbsp)
Oil/Ghee for frying
Water (minimal)

Steps

Dissolve jaggery in 3 tbsp warm water. Strain to remove impurities.
Mix Nandi Atta with ghee, fennel seeds, cardamom, and coconut. Add jaggery syrup gradually. Knead into a firm dough. No water unless needed.
Shape into small discs or use a thekua mould for traditional patterns.
Deep fry in ghee on medium-low heat till dark golden brown and crispy.

Kitchen Tips

Strain jaggery syrup well. Dough should be firm, not sticky. Fry on medium-low for even cooking. Let cool completely before offering as prasad.