Thekua
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Thekua (also spelt as Thokwa or Thekariis), also known as Khajuria, Tikari[1] 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.[2] Thekua is a revered prasada, offering to god, during Chhath puja.[3][4][5] It has been used as a sweet snack for centuries in these places.[6][7]
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Type | Cookies |
Course | Snack |
Place of origin | Indian Subcontinent |
Region or state | India (Bihar, Jharkhand, Uttar Pradesh), Nepal (Madhesh, Lumbini) |
Main ingredients | Wheat flour, sugar syrup or jaggery, ghee, cardamom, coconut, dried fruits |
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.