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Written by Sajjan KarnaPublished on 2026-06-10

Traditional Crispy Thekuwa Recipe

Discover the culinary heritage of Chhath Puja with our family's recipe for crispy, sweet Thekuwa.

Traditional Crispy Thekuwa Recipe

Thekuwa is a sweet cookie snack popular in the Terai region of Nepal and Bihar, India. It holds prime significance as an offering during the Chhath festival. Made with whole wheat flour, jaggery (gund), ghee, and fennel seeds, the dough is pressed into beautiful wooden molds and deep-fried on low heat until golden brown. We walk you through how to achieve that perfect crunch without breaking the cookies.