Kathmandu Thekuwa

Thekua is a revered prasada, offering to god, during Chhath puja. It has been used as a sweet snack for centuries in different places. It is widely and popularly used as a ‘Sandesh’ (also called paura, koseli) in local ancient-traditional culture. Thekua are deep fried, crispy, crunchy cookies made with whole wheat flour, all purpose flour,sugar, jaggery, coconut, ghee and flavored with traditional Indian spices – fennel and cardamom. If you are looking for a healthy and tasty snack between the meal, then Thekua can be the right choice.