Thekua are cookies offered to the gods during Hindu ceremonies in Bihar, India.
Place all dry ingredients into a bowl and mix together well with your hands. Next pour in the ghee and crumble up the mixture.
Add the jaggery to a pot and add about 118 ml (½ cup) water. Dissolve over low heat until you are left with a brown liquid, then incorporate it into the flour mixture as well.
Now it is time to use your hands. Place the flour in a bowl and knead, adding enough water to make a cookie dough. You can tell when the dough is ready once it’s possible to roll it out. Shape cookies in your desired size and deep fry until golden brown.
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