Khajjur (thekua) Recipe

Recipe By Slurrp

Khajjur, also known as thekua, is a popular Indian sweet snack made during festivals like Chhath Puja. It is a crispy and crunchy cookie-like delicacy made with wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. The dough is flavored with cardamom and fennel seeds, giving it a delightful aroma. The dough is then shaped into small discs and deep-fried until golden brown. Khajjur is enjoyed as a tea-time snack or as a prasad (offering) during religious ceremonies.

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Ingredients for Khajjur (thekua) Recipe

  • 1/2 cup Wheat Flour
  • 1/4 cup Jaggery
  • 0.06 cup Ghee
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cardamom Powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon Fennel Seeds
  • as needed Water
  • as needed Oil

Directions: Khajjur (thekua) Recipe

Cooking Directions

  • STEP 1.In a mixing bowl, combine wheat flour, jaggery, ghee, cardamom powder, and fennel seeds.
  • STEP 2.Knead the mixture into a firm dough, adding water if needed.
  • STEP 3.Divide the dough into small portions and shape them into discs.
  • STEP 4.Heat oil in a deep pan and fry the discs until golden brown and crispy.
  • STEP 5.Remove from the oil and let them cool before serving.
  • STEP 6.Store in an airtight container to maintain freshness.

Cooking Tips

  • Make sure the jaggery is finely grated or powdered to ensure it blends well with the dough.
  • You can adjust the sweetness of the dough by adding more or less jaggery according to your preference.
  • Adding a pinch of salt to the dough enhances the flavor of khajjur.

Storage and Serving

  • Khajjur can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
  • Serve khajjur as a tea-time snack or as a prasad during religious ceremonies.
  • Pair it with a hot cup of tea or milk for a delightful treat.
Nutrition
value
837
calories per serving
41 g Fat13 g Protein104 g Carbs9 g FiberOther

Current Totals

  • Fat
    41g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Carbs
    104g
  • Fiber
    9g

MacroNutrients

  • Carbs
    104g
  • Protein
    13g
  • Fiber
    9g

Fats

  • Fat
    41g

Vitamins & Minerals

  • Calcium
    129mg
  • Iron
    4mg
  • Vitamin A
    13mcg
  • Vitamin B1
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B2
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B3
    2mg
  • Vitamin B6
    < 1mg
  • Vitamin B9
    56mcg
  • Vitamin B12
    < 1mcg
  • Vitamin C
    2mg
  • Vitamin E
    3mg
  • Copper
    < 1mcg
  • Magnesium
    66mg
  • Manganese
    3mg
  • Phosphorus
    203mg
  • Selenium
    10mcg
  • Zinc
    1mg
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. All nutritional information presented are estimates and not meant to substitute professional dietary advice or treatment
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Recipe By Slurrp