Made with love and everyday ingredients, Mala Flavors' recipe brings the kind of fluffiness and taste that feels just like home. With simple tricks and easy steps, it’s a breeze to get it just right.
When the golden sun reflects on the holy waters of Chhath Puja, one aroma fills every Bihari home — the smell of freshly fried Thekua. This crispy, sweet, and sacred treat is not just a food; it’s a heartfelt offering made with devotion, purity, and love.
At Mala Flavors, we’re bringing you the traditional Bihari Thekua Recipe — the same one that carries generations of shudh swad (pure taste) and desi tesi flavors straight from Bihar’s festive kitchens.
Thekua Recipe for Chhath Puja
Course: PrasadCuisine: Indian (Bihari)Difficulty: EasyServings
15
servingsPrep time
20
minutesCooking time
25
minutesCalories
120
kcalTo prepare this Bihari Thekua, you’ll need simple, wholesome ingredients — the ones that define Chhath Puja Thekua.
Ingredients for Thekua Recipe
2 cups whole wheat flour (atta)
¾ cup grated or powdered jaggery (gud)
½ cup grated coconut
2 tbsp ghee (clarified butter)
1 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
1 tsp cardamom powder
Water (as needed to bind)
Ghee or oil – for deep frying
How to Make Thekua at Home
- Prepare the Jaggery Mixture
- In a pan, heat water and add jaggery. Stir until it melts completely. Allow it to cool slightly before using.
- Make the Dough
- In a large bowl, combine wheat flour, coconut, fennel seeds, and cardamom powder. Add ghee and mix well until crumbly. Slowly pour in the jaggery syrup and knead into a soft dough.
- Shape the Thekua
- Take small portions of dough and flatten them into discs. For a traditional look, use a Thekua Sancha (wooden mold) — it gives a beautiful pattern that makes the Thekua food instantly festive.
- Fry Until Golden and Crispy
- Heat ghee or oil in a deep pan. Fry the thekuas on medium flame until they turn golden brown and crisp from both sides.
Serving Suggestions (Also Known As Khasta Thekua)
- Once fried, let your Khasta Thekua cool down — it turns perfectly crisp and flaky. Traditionally, it’s offered as Chhath Puja Thekua to the Sun God and later enjoyed as prasad by family and devotees.
Pair it with a cup of hot Desi Masala Chai or store it in an airtight container for up to two weeks — it stays deliciously crunchy!
🌞 Thekua: The Heart of Chhath Puja Traditions
The Thekua holds a sacred place in every Bihari household, especially during Chhath Puja. Made with simple, natural ingredients, this sweet represents purity and devotion.
From Sudha Thekua made in pure ghee to the humble Desi Tesi Thekua prepared in every village kitchen, this snack connects people to their roots. Its signature crunch and shudh swad remind us that true flavor lies in simplicity.
In Bihar and Jharkhand, you’ll see rows of women shaping Thekuas at dawn, using their treasured thekua sancha, while the air fills with prayers and the smell of jaggery. That’s the spirit of Chhath Puja — pure, grounded, and full of love.
Final Bite of Tradition
This Bihari Thekua Recipe is more than just a festive treat — it’s a heartfelt connection to the traditions and devotion of Chhath Puja. Each bite of this Khasta Thekua tells a story of purity, togetherness, and timeless shudh swad that defines Bihar’s festive spirit.
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