Authentic Bihari Thekua with Warm Desi Ghee
Crisp and crumbly traditional Bihari wheat cookies enriched with jaggery, cardamom, and coconut. Perfectly paired with a drizzle of warm ghee for a comforting sweet treat.
45min
Total Time
4
Servings
Bihari
Cuisine
Recipe
1
Dissolve the powdered jaggery in lukewarm water to create a smooth syrup.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine whole wheat flour, grated coconut, cardamom, and a pinch of salt.
3
Add the melted ghee to the flour mixture and rub it thoroughly with your fingers until it resembles coarse breadcrumbs.
4
Gradually pour in the jaggery syrup, kneading gently to form a stiff, crumbly dough rather than a smooth chapati dough.
5
Divide the dough into small equal portions and shape them into round or oval balls, pressing them against a greased wooden mould or fork to create traditional patterns.
6
Heat ghee in a deep pan over medium-low heat.
7
Gently slide the shaped thekuas into the warm ghee and fry on low heat until they turn deep golden brown and crisp.
8
Remove with a slotted spoon, drain excess ghee on paper towels, and serve warm with a drizzle of melted desi ghee.
Ingredients
2 cups whole wheat flour
3/4 cup powdered jaggery
1/2 cup water
3 tbsp melted ghee
1/4 cup grated dry coconut
1/2 tsp crushed green cardamom
A pinch of salt
Ghee for deep frying
*This AI-generated recipe may contain inaccuracies.