Thekua ठेकुआ (Sweet Snack).....Iftar Special

That time of the year has come. A month to repent from our wrong-doings and sin. May all of us find peace on this Ramadan. May this Ramadan bring the blessings for the entire humanity that we can walk in the way of peace and harmony! 

Thekua (Sweet Snack) is very popular in Bihar, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand.  Thekua (Sweet Snack) is a dry sweets from the Indian subcontinent. The main ingredients of Thekua (Sweet Snack) are All Purpose Flour, milk, Semolina, Sugar and Ghee. Thekua (Sweet Snack) is soft when hot, but hardens after it cools. Thekua (Sweet Snack) can be eaten as a snacks. Thekua (Sweet Snack) can be preserved for several days of eating. As we always in search of some good snacks for Iftar, Thekua is a perfect sweet snack for your Iftar. So, try this simple recipe, it is so delicious, healthy and tempting that you, your family and your children will definitely love this...


Prep Time: 30 mins
Cook Time: 1 hr
Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
Course: Snack
Cuisine: Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh
Servings: 5-6
Author: Ayesha Md

Ingredients: 

250 gm all purpose flour + 4 tbsp for dusting
100 gm semolina
1 tbsp baking powder
100-125 gm sugar
1 tbsp cardamom powder (optional)
6 tbsp ghee
75 ml cold milk
oil for deep frying

Methods for cooking:

1) Firstly, take a large bowl, add all purpose flour, semolina, baking powder, sugar, cardamom powder and ghee, crumble and mix well and then add milk slowly as required and knead into a stiff dough. Cover the dough and rest for at least 15 minutes. As shown in the picture.

2) Now, divide the dough into 3 equal size and sprinkle some flour over rolling pin and roll it with the help of rolling pin to make around 1 inch thick Chapati. With the help of your favorite cookie cutter, cut out into a desired shape. Set aside.

3) Repeat this process to the rest of the dough.

4) Now, take a non-stick pan and heat enough oil, Now place them one by one into the oil. And fry them on low flame for 5 minutes, then on medium flame for another 5 minutes, turning occasionally till they turn light golden brown. Remove from the oil and drain in a kitchen paper.

5) Once it gets cool down. Store it in an air tight container and use for up to a week. Yours Thekua (Sweet Snack) is ready to enjoy with a cup of tea.

Note: 

a) Oil should be enough hot while frying Thekua, otherwise it will break.

b) Only a small batch of Thekua should be fried at a time.

c) Don't add too much milk while kneading your dough. Dough should be tight.

d) Always fry Thekua on low flame for 5 minutes, then gradually increase your flame on medium to high, otherwise it will not cook from inside.


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