Everything you'd want to know about thekua

What is thekua?

Thekua — also called khajuria — is a traditional sweet from Bihar: a crunchy, dense cookie made from wheat flour, jaggery (gud) or sugar and ghee. The dough is pressed by hand into a carved wooden mould called a sancha, which gives every piece its sunburst pattern, and then fried slowly until golden. It has been made in Bihari homes for generations — for festivals, for long journeys and for everyday tea time.

How Maati Ke makes it

We cook in small batches in Purnia, Bihar. The dough is kneaded with gud, fennel (saunf) and green cardamom, pressed by hand and slow-fried in pure ghee. There are no added preservatives — thekua keeps well naturally because it is fried until very low in moisture.

Which thekua should I choose?

• Gud Thekua — Deep, wholesome and roasted in pure desi ghee — a Bihari classic. From ₹700.
• Maida Thekua — The lighter, crunchier thekua — mildly sweet and made for chai time. From ₹799.
• Multigrain Thekua — A nutty, hearty thekua made from a blend of whole grains and roasted in shuddh ghee. From ₹1,199.
• Ragi Thekua — Earthy, deep-brown ragi thekua — a millet twist on Bihar's festive sweet. From ₹1,199.

How to store and enjoy it

Keep thekua in an airtight container in a cool, dry place and enjoy it within the best-before window printed on the pack (about 30–45 days depending on the variety). It is perfect with tea or coffee, packs well for travel, and makes a thoughtful gift for anyone who misses the taste of home.

Pack sizes, delivery and payment

Packs available: 1 kg, 2 kg, 5 kg. We dispatch within 1–2 business days and deliver across India — usually 2–4 days to metro pincodes and 4–7 days elsewhere. Free delivery on orders above ₹2,000; otherwise ₹65 per kg (total weight rounded up to the next kg). You can check delivery to your pincode on any product page. Payment is by UPI, cards or net banking through Razorpay.

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