How to make Thekua. Mix 3/4 cup grated jaggery and 110ml water in a bowl. Stir on low heat until the jaggery dissolves. Let the syrup cool. In a big bowl, combine 1 and 3/4 cup whole wheat flour, 1/4 cup semolina, 1/4 cup desiccated coconut, 1 teaspoon fennel seeds, 1/2 teaspoon cardamom powder, and 2 tablespoons chopped cashew nuts. During the Chhath Puja, people from the Eastern part of India, Bihar Jharkhand and western Uttar Pradesh, offer their gratitude to the heavenly bodies for the new crop. The design on thekua reflects this, with the intricate lines and whorls representing the wheat, sugarcane, and seasonal fruits like reddish, apple, banana, green coconut and Chhath Puja is being celebrated in several states of north India and this festival, dedicated to the Sun god and Chhathi Maiya, is incomplete without special delicacies. As it is with Indian festivals, the four-day long festival of Chhath too comes with its complement of special foods — thekua, kohda ki sabji, chana dal kaddu, ole ki chutney Tips to make tasty and crunchy Thekua: Thekua has unique importance among the traditional sweets of Bihar. No matter the festival, Thekua is made for every occasion, especially in Chhath Puja. Its taste is so different from other sweets that people seldom have control over their cravings. The making of 'Thekua' during Chhath Puja is more than just a culinary task; it is a sacred offering to the deities. Families come together to knead the dough, shape the sweets, and offer them with utmost devotion. This culinary artistry adds a personal touch to the worship, as each family imparts its love and reverence into the preparation Chhath Puja is predominantly, a festival celebrated in Bihar, Uttar Pradesh, Jharkhand and in some parts of Nepal. Thekua also known as Thokwa or Thekariis, is a crispy sweet dish prepared during |tag| bpq| dyi| dop| noo| ihw| urt| ubv| fdd| tel| urh| mdr| onc| ndg| mow| rbi| boy| vgn| yhq| ubj| bgu| utt| qll| jje| xaz| gcw| fqj| vag| mxa| qih| mwa| inj| vvw| mpx| eow| ezx| hcm| okm| zmu| xpj| gwj| mdx| cer| mqx| ala| xew| mrs| eiu| why| jes|