Thekua
ठेकुआ
THEH-koo-ah
Thekua (ठेकुआ) is a Hindi/Bihari-origin word used in Indian English, meaning a traditional Indian sweet snack made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee. In crosswords it is the 6-letter answer THEKUA (6).
Appears as an answer in MG Mini #885.
Meaning & usage
Thekua is a popular sweet snack from the Indian states of Bihar, Jharkhand, and Uttar Pradesh. It is made using wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee, and is often flavored with cardamom or coconut. Thekua is traditionally prepared during the Chhath Puja festival and is known for its crunchy texture and rich taste.
In a sentence
During Chhath Puja, families gather to prepare and share Thekua as part of the celebrations.
Thekua as a crossword answer
Thekua is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian sweet snack made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee” (6)
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