Thekua

Thekua, also known as Thokwa or Thekariis, is a beloved dry sweet from the Indian subcontinent, particularly popular in Bihar, Jharkhand, West Bengal, eastern Uttar Pradesh, and the Terai region of Nepal. This delightful treat holds a special significance during Chhath Puja, where it is offered to the deities, and it has been a cherished snack for generations.

Making Thekua is simple yet fulfilling. The primary ingredients are wheat flour, chasni (melted sugar), ghee, and sometimes jaggery as a sweetener. To enhance the flavor, cardamom is often added. The dough is made by mixing these ingredients together, then shaped and deep-fried in ghee or vegetable oil until it turns a beautiful reddish-brown. Freshly fried Thekua is soft but hardens as it cools, making it a durable snack that requires no preservatives and can be stored for several days.

In an exciting twist, in 2019, a group of 16 people from Darbhanga, Bihar, created a massive 91 kg Thekua in an attempt to set a record in the Limca Book of Records.