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Thekua

ठेकुआ
THEH-koo-ah

A traditional Indian sweet snack made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee.

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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.

As seen in crosswords

Thekua is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:

“A traditional Indian sweet snack made from wheat flour, jaggery, and ghee” (6)

Play the crossword that uses it — MG Mini #885

Category: Food Origin: Hindi/Bihari Script: Hindi

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