Khajoor (Thekua) Recipe
Khajoor or Khajur also known as Thekua is a traditional deep fried pastry that is made as a tea time snack for during the important festivals of India like Diwali, Chhath, Saraswati Puja or even special occasions. The Khajoor makes a perfect snack to carry on long train trips or to family picnics as they can be made before hand and consumed later.
Ingredients
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1 cup Whole Wheat Flour
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1/2 cup Sooji (Semolina/ Rava)
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1/2 cup Dessicated Coconut
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3 tablespoon Cashew nuts
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powdered
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1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
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1 cup Sugar
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1/2 tablespoon Cardamom Powder (Elaichi)
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3/4 cup Milk
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3 tablespoon Ghee
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melted
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Oil
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for deep frying
Instructions
Step 1
To begin making the Khajoor (Thekua) , in wide bowl mix whole wheat flour with semolina, baking soda, sugar, cardamom powder and fried cashew nuts
Step 2
Mix well
Step 3
Add ghee slowly and using your fingers mix gently until you get coarse crumbs
Step 4
At this stage slowly add in milk and knead the dough gently with your fingers till you get thick firm khajoor dough
Step 5
Cover the dough and allow it to rest for 15 minutes
Step 6
Heat oil in a frying pan for deep frying
Step 7
In the meanwhile using your fingers knead the dough once again until you get smooth dough easy enough to roll
Step 8
Apply ghee/oil to the rolling surface and rolling pin
Step 9
Roll the dough to 1 inch thick circle
Step 10
Using a knife cut the Khajoor dough into diamond shapes
Step 11
Alternatively you can use cookie cutter to cut into desired shapes or can make pattern using fork
Step 12
Deep fry the cut diamonds in the preheated oil, by dropping by one by one into hot oil
Step 13
Fry till golden brown on both the sides on low heat for 2-3 minutes and then on medium till done
Step 14
Once done, remove the Khajoor Cookies using a slotted spoon to remove excess oil
Step 15
Cool and store in an air tight container
Step 16
The Khajoor (Thekua) can stay fresh for 2-3 days when stored in a clean and dry airtight container
Step 17
Serve Khajoor as a delicious snack along with masala chai on a breezy evening