Thekua

Thekua or also spelt Thokwa or Thekariis is a dry sweet from the Indian subcontinent. It is very popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, eastern Uttar Pradesh (Purvanchal) and Terai region of Nepal.

Thekua
CourseDessert
Place of originIndia and Nepal
Region or stateUttar Pradesh (Purvanchal), Bihar, Jharkhand, Province No. 2
Main ingredientsWheat flour, sugar syrup or jaggery, ghee, cardamom

Thekua is a revered Prasada, offering to god in the Chhath puja.[1][2][3] It has been used as a sweet snack for centuries in these places.[4][5]

The main ingredients of Thekua are wheat flour, chasni (melted sugar) and ghee. Jaggery can sometimes be used as an alternative to sugar.[4] Dough is prepared using these four main ingredients and cardamom can be added to enhance the taste. Dough is deep fried in ghee or vegetable oil till it becomes reddish brown. It is soft when hot but hardens after it cools. It needs no preservatives and it can be preserved for several days for eating.

Record

A group of 16 people from Darbhanga, Bihar prepared a Thekuwa of 91 Kg in 2019 to catch the attention of the Limca Book of Records.[6]

References
  1. "Sun god to smile on devotees, scientists say". www.telegraphindia.com. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  2. "Thekua: The blessing Of Chhath Maiya". G Plus. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  3. "All you need to know about Thekua and how you can make it at home". The Times of India. 2 November 2019. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  4. "'Rasiao-kheer', 'thekua' make for festive platter". The Times of India. 1 November 2011. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
  5. "Chhath Puja 2019: Thekua And More; 5 Traditional Recipes To Celebrate The Festival With". NDTV Food. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
  6. Nov 1, Sanjiv Das. "Bihar: Makers of 91kg 'thekua' eyeing Limca book". The Times of India. Retrieved 15 November 2019.
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