Last updated: 14 October 2026
Thekua: India's Heritage Fried & Baked Snack
Thekua is a traditional wheat-flour snack from Bihar, deep-fried or oven-baked and typically sweetened with jaggery or sugar - widely prepared as prasad during Chhath Puja. ANORAA makes Thekua with pure desi ghee across Classic, Heritage Gur, Lite and Gluten-Free variants, available fried or baked, in 200g, 400g and 900g packs.
Our Thekua Range
Fried vs Baked Thekua
Fried Thekua follows the traditional deep-fried method, giving a denser, richer bite. Baked Thekua uses the same dough, oven-baked instead of fried, for a lighter, crunchier texture - both are made with the same pure-desi-ghee recipe and no palm oil. Pick whichever texture you prefer; neither is "healthier" than the other, they're simply different cooking methods.
How Thekua Is Traditionally Made
Thekua dough is typically made from wheat flour, ghee and a jaggery or sugar syrup, shaped by hand (often with a wooden mould for the signature pattern) and then deep-fried or baked until firm and golden. Exact recipes and techniques vary by family and region across Bihar, Jharkhand and eastern Uttar Pradesh.
Buying Thekua Online
Prices vary by variant and pack size - see the real, current price on each product page above. We deliver pan-India; delivery is a flat ₹80, free on orders above ₹800. You can also explore our gift hampers or bulk/B2B orders built around Thekua.
Thekua: Quick Facts
| Variants | Classic, Heritage Gur, Lite, Gluten-Free - fried or baked |
| Pack sizes | 200g, 400g, 900g (varies by variant) |
| Core ingredients | Whole wheat flour, pure desi ghee, jaggery or sugar - see each product page for the full list |
| Storage | Airtight container, room temperature, away from sunlight and moisture |
| Dietary | 100% Vegetarian; no palm oil, no preservatives |
| FSSAI | Lic. 22226067002278 |
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thekua?
Thekua is a traditional wheat-flour snack from Bihar, deep-fried or oven-baked and typically sweetened with jaggery (gur) or sugar. It is widely prepared as prasad during Chhath Puja. ANORAA makes Thekua with pure desi ghee, no palm oil and no preservatives.
Is ANORAA Thekua made with palm oil?
No. ANORAA does not use palm oil or hydrogenated vegetable fats. Recipes use pure desi ghee; where a recipe uses rice bran oil instead, it is clearly listed on that product's ingredient panel.
How long does Thekua stay fresh?
Please check the best-before date printed on each pack - shelf life varies by product and batch. Store in an airtight container, away from direct sunlight and moisture.
What sizes does Thekua come in?
ANORAA Thekua is available in 200g, 400g and 900g packs, depending on the variant - see each product page for the exact sizes and prices in stock.
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