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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 (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]
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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- ^ "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.
- ^ "Sun worshippers". kathmandupost.com. Retrieved 10 October 2021.
- ^ "'Rasiao-kheer', 'thekua' make for festive platter". The Times of India. 1 November 2011. Archived from the original on 11 May 2013. Retrieved 13 March 2012.
- ^ Grover, Neha (2 November 2019). "Chhath Puja 2019: Thekua And More; 5 Traditional Recipes To Celebrate The Festival With". NDTV Food. Retrieved 15 November 2019.