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Thekuwa

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Thekuwa is a deep-fried sweet treat made from wheat flour, jaggery (or sugar), and ghee, often flavored with cardamom and dry coconut. It's most famously prepared during Chhath Puja and other religious festivals in the Terai region of Nepal. Crisp on the outside and slightly soft within, Thekuwa is a flavorful, long-lasting dessert that represents the richness of Madhesi culture.

Timer iconPrep Time

20 mins

Cook iconCook Time

25 mins

ingredients iconIngredients:

instruction iconInstructions:

Prepare jaggery syrup (if using jaggery)

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add wheat flour, cardamom powder, coconut, fennel seeds, and ghee.
  2. Mix until the flour resembles breadcrumbs.
  3. Gradually add jaggery syrup (or sugar water) and knead into a stiff dough.
  4. Let the dough rest for 10-15 minutes.

Shape the Thekuwa

  1. Divide the dough into small balls and flatten them into discs.
  2. Use a wooden mold, fork, or knife to create decorative patterns (optional but traditional).

Deep fry

  1. Heat oil or ghee in a deep pan on medium heat.
  2. Fry the Thekuwas in batches until they turn golden brown and crisp.
  3. Remove and drain on paper towels.

Cool and store

  1. Let them cool completely before storing in an airtight container.

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