Thekua or khajur as it is known in Uttar Pradesh is a traditional deep - fried sweet offered as prasad during Chhath Puja, Saraswati Puja and Navaratri. Though the dish originated in Bihar, it is now hugely popular in Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh.   Thekua is made from wheat, jaggery or sugar, desi ghee, spices and nuts. It has a... Continue Reading →