Thekua.. the indian whole wheat cookies

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cup Whole Wheat Flour
• 1/4 cup Semolina ( Sooji / Rava)
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1/2 cup grated Jaggery
• 1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
• 1 tsp fennel powder
• 1/2 cup grated Coconut
• 2 tbsp Ghee
• 1/2 cup warm Milk to knead
• Oil for deep frying OR
• if you are baking it : A pinch of Baking Soda.

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Preparation

• Mix all the ingredients and knead into a stiff dough. Keep aside for 20 min. You can use more milk to knead if it's required.
• Cut into desired shapes and size. I used a cookie cutter for the same.
• Heat oil in a wok and deep fry all the thekuas in batches. Best enjoyed warm, crispy and flavourful. Could be kept in an air tight container for upto 2 weeks.
• For baking, just mix baking soda while kneading and bake in a preheated Oven at 180 degrees for 20 min untill golden on top. Dust with some icing sugar before serving..