Thekua
Indian
Intermediate
Dessert
Thekua: Traditional Bihari Festive Sweet Made with Ghee & Coconut
Thekua
45 mins
Cooking Time
Intermediate
Difficulty
9
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Simple yet soulful, Thekua is one of Bihar’s most cherished festive sweets—made during Chhath Puja as an offering to the Sun God. Crafted from whole wheat flour, ghee, coconut, and dry fruits, each piece carries the rustic essence of home and devotion. Deep-fried to a golden crisp, Thekua is not just food—it’s a celebration of patience, purity, and the joy of handmade traditions.
Ingredients
UNITSIngredients
2 cups Aashirvaad MP Atta
2 tbspSuji (semolina)
1 tbspSaunf (fennel seeds)
2 tbspChopped Dry Fruits (almonds, cashews, pistachios)
2 tbspGrated dry coconut
½ cupDesi ghee
1 cupSugar
2 cupsWater
for fryingOil
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Step 1
Prepare the Syrup
00:12
Step 2
Knead the dough
00:31
Step 3
Shape the Thekua
00:48
Step 4
Fry the Thekuas
00:54
Plate it up!
Plate it up!
Plating Instructions
Plating Instructions
Arrange Thekuas on a traditional brass plate or banana leaf. Add chopped dry fruits on top for a rustic touch.
Pairing Instructions
Pairing Instructions
Serve alongside chai or as part of a festive prasad thali.
Garnishing Instructions
Garnishing Instructions
Lightly brush with warm ghee and sprinkle with grated coconut for aroma and sheen.
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