Chhath Puja 2024 Thekua Recipe: How To Make The Perfect Prasad – News18
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Chhath Puja, a four-day festival dedicated to Surya (Sun God) will begin from November 5 and conclude on November 8.
Chhath Puja 2024: Thekua is a sweet dish popular in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. (Image: Shutterstock)
Chhath Puja is a four-day Hindu festival widely observed in the states of Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. During this time, devotees worship the Sun God and Chhathi Maiya and pray for the well-being of their families. The festival begins on the sixth day of the Shukla Paksha in the month of Kartik. This year, Chhath Puja begins on November 5 and will conclude on November 8.
The festival begins with the ritual of Nahay-Khay on November 5 which involves cleansing and preparation. It is followed by Kharna on November 6 when women commence a rigorous 36-hour fast. This fasting period is essential as it signifies their prayers for the well-being and longevity of their children.
On November 7, women gather to offer Arghya to the setting sun and the fast concludes the next morning, November 8, with a final offering to the sun as it rises.
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During Chhath Puja, many traditional foods are prepared for the rituals. One of the foods offered during this auspicious festival is thekua. It is a sweet dish that is mainly popular in Bihar, Jharkhand and Uttar Pradesh. Here’s a simple recipe to prepare this delicious dish during the occasion.
How to make Thekua Recipe for Chhath Puja at Home
Ingredients Needed
- 300 grams of gram flour
- 2 tablespoons of ghee
- 3 to 4 cups (150 grams) jaggery
- ½ cup (50 grams) grated coconut
- Refined oil
Preparation
Cut the jaggery into small pieces and then add them to a pot with less than 1/2 cup of water. Boil it.
Stir the mixture until the jaggery dissolves completely and then strain it to remove impurities. Set the mixture aside to cool and add ghee.
Peel and crush cardamom into a coarse powder.
Mix flour, grated coconut and powdered cardamom in a large bowl.
Gradually pour in the jaggery mixture and knead it into a stiff, slightly dry dough.
Next, heat oil in a wok. While the oil heats, shape small portions of dough by pressing with your hands or using a mold for design.
For decoration, press the dough onto a sieve or grater to add texture if molds aren’t available.
Fry the shaped thekua in medium-hot oil until golden brown then place on absorbent paper to remove excess oil. Repeat for the remaining dough.
Your thekua is ready. Enjoy this delicious treat or offer it as prasad for Chhath Puja.
Tip
You can also add cashews, raisins, dates, or any dry fruits you like while preparing the thekua mixture.
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