Thekua
Thekua , also known as Khajuria, Tikari and Thokni, is an Indo-Nepalese cookie from the Indian subcontinent, popular in the Indian states of Bihar and Uttar Pradesh and Terai region of Nepal. Thekua is a revered prasada, offering to god, during Chhath puja. It has been used as a sweet snack for centuries in these places. Thekua is also popular in the state of Jharkhand, India. It is widely and popularly used as a 'Sandesh' in local ancient-traditional culture. 'Sandesh' (it may be fruits, sweets or any edible/potable goods) . A 'Sandesh' is something which a guest brings to someone's home when he/she arrives there.
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Recipes
Thekua Recipe: How to make Thekua Recipe for Chhath Puja at Home | Homemade Thekua Recipe - Times Food
Easy Thekua Recipe: Make the easy and delicious sweet thekua recipe for chhath puja at home using ingredients like wheat flour, sugar, ghee, coconut, green cardamom, fennel seeds and more on Times Food...
Thekua Recipe | How to Make Thekua by Anand Pandey - NDTV Food
Thekua Recipe - About Thekua Recipe: Learn how to make thekua with key ingredients like flour or maida, ghee, sugar and more. Thekua or Khajuria is one of the most loved sweet snack in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh and Jharkhand, specially made during festive...