• Thekua, the traditional Bihari sweet, in a cloth-lined basket
  • Thekua ingredients: whole wheat atta, gud, desi ghee, groundnut oil, coconut, saunf and sooji
  • Thekua nutrition facts per 100 g
  • Thekua ingredients and allergen information
  • Thekua with the traditional mould pattern, in a bowl
  • Thekua paper box by The 1970 Shop: made with desi ghee, cooked in groundnut oil
  • Thekua and Dal Kachori Papdi combo with chai
  • Thekua and Atta Biscuits combo tins with chai
  • Thekua served on a plate beside The 1970 Shop large tin

Thekua (Bihari Chhath Sweet)

Thekua, Bihar's traditional Chhath Puja sweet: whole wheat atta and gud with desi ghee, cooked golden in groundnut oil. No palm oil, no preservatives.

Some recipes don't just live in kitchens, they live in memories. Think of Chhath mornings, or train rides back to nani's house, when the whole home smelled of gud, ghee and atta sizzling in the kadhai.

We make our thekua the way it has always been made at home, with no palm oil and no preservatives: just the homely taste your dadi packed in steel dabbas. Order thekua online and we'll deliver it to your door, anywhere in India.

Ghar ka swaad kabhi purana nahi hota.

₹300 ₹335 10% OFF
  • Freshly Ground Whole Wheat Chakki Atta
  • Desi Ghee in the Dough
  • No Palm Oil
  • No Refined Sugar
Variant
  • Free delivery above ₹650
  • Shelf life 3 months
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About the Brand

The 1970 Shop: snacks and sweets made the way maa made them, with 100% whole wheat atta, desi ghee and no shortcuts. Read our story →

Ingredients
Whole Wheat Flour (Atta), Groundnut Oil, Jaggery (Gud), Desi Ghee, Brown Sugar, Coconut, Fennel Seeds (Saunf), Sesame, Cardamom

Allergens: Wheat, Milk
Shelf life
3 months from the date of manufacture. Produced in fresh batches every week.

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Free delivery on orders above ₹650.

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From First Bite to Favourite

  • “Thekua was very Yum. Everyone in my office loved it!”

    Ruchi S.Verified buyer

  • “Thekuas were superb. Very tasty and very authentic. Beautifully packed in a tin box.”

    Biswanath S.Verified buyer

  • “Very good quality ingredients and authentic taste. We loved it.”

    Dinesh V.Verified buyer

  • “I have tried thekua once before made by a friend's mom. I think this one was quite similar to it”

    Ramya N.Verified buyer

  • “It is just perfect, the right mix of ingredients and very tasty”

    Neha S.Verified buyer

  • “Outstanding and loved it. Will keep ordering.”

    Anand K.Verified buyer

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Thekua served on a plate beside The 1970 Shop large tin
The prasad of Chhath Puja.Offered to the Sun God at sunset and sunrise.
What's in Thekua?

Thekua ingredients and allergens

  • Whole Wheat FlourAtta
  • Groundnut Oil
  • JaggeryGud
  • Desi Ghee
  • Brown Sugar
  • Coconut
  • Fennel SeedsSaunf
  • Sesame
  • Cardamom Allergens: Wheat
  • Milk

Allergen information Contains wheat (gluten), milk (desi ghee) and sesame. Cooked in groundnut (peanut) oil.

Suitable for vegetarians. Not suitable for vegans.

Thekua nutrition facts

Nutrition facts

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (35 g)
Energy498.7 kcal174.5 kcal
Carbohydrate60.5 g21.2 g
of which sugar28.7 g10.1 g
Protein4.7 g1.6 g
Total fat27.5 g9.6 g
Saturated fat9.0 g3.2 g
Trans fat0.3 g0.1 g
Cholesterol21.6 mg7.6 mg
Sodium1.9 mg0.7 mg

One serving of 35 g is about 2 pieces. Counts are approximate: we pack by weight, so the number can vary a little.

How is the taste of Thekua?
Thekua served on a plate beside The 1970 Shop large tin
Soft when hot. Firms up as it cools.

Thekua taste and texture

  • Crunchy outside, dense inside. Like homemade thekua, ours is firm. It sets as it cools, which is exactly what lets it keep for months. If you prefer it softer, dip it in hot chai or warm milk for a few seconds.

  • Sweet, with saunf and coconut. The sweetness is deep and caramel-like, from gud. Thekua is a sweet, not a biscuit.

  • For children and elders. The firm texture can be hard to bite. Break it into small pieces or soften it in milk.

Ways to enjoy Thekua

Thekua for Chhath Puja, gifting and every day

  • For Chhath Puja

    Celebrating away from home? Bring the taste of the ghat to your city.

  • With evening chai

    Thekua and chai is a Bihari ritual.

  • For travel

    Thekua keeps well, which is why it has always been the train-journey snack. More ideas in snacks for the road.

  • In the tiffin

    One piece is a filling mid-day bite. See all lunchbox snacks.

  • After a meal

    A small piece of something sweet, the way it's done at home. See khaane ke baad meetha.

  • As a gift

    A tin of thekua is a thoughtful gift for anyone from Bihar or Jharkhand living away from home. For festive gifting, see our Diwali hampers. For bulk orders, see corporate gifting.

The story of our Thekua

What is Thekua?

Thekua (also called khajuria or thokwa) is a traditional sweet from Bihar, Jharkhand, eastern Uttar Pradesh and southern Nepal. It is made from wheat flour sweetened with jaggery or sugar, pressed into a patterned mould, and cooked in oil until golden brown.

It is best known as the prasad of Chhath Puja, offered to the Sun God at sunset and sunrise. Families make it in large batches because it keeps well without preservatives, so thekua also became the snack packed for train journeys, sent to children in hostels, and passed around with evening chai long after the festival.

Thekua is soft when hot from the kadhai and firms up as it cools. That firm bite is the traditional texture.

Thekua made the traditional Bihari way

We make our thekua the way it has always been made at home: dough kneaded with gud and desi ghee, shaped by hand in a mould, then cooked slowly until golden.

  1. Whole wheat atta and a little sooji. The atta gives the wholesome base; the sooji gives the crunchy, grainy bite.

  2. Gud (jaggery) and brown sugar. Gud gives the deep, caramel sweetness thekua is known for.

  3. Desi ghee in the dough. For richness and aroma.

  4. Cooked in groundnut oil. Never palm oil.

  5. Saunf, coconut and sesame. The classic Bihari flavourings.

What makes The 1970 Shop Thekua different?

Know the difference

Thekua vs regular packaged sweets

Thekua vs regular packaged sweets The 1970 Shop thekua What to check on other labels
FlourWhole wheat atta, ground in our own chakki"Refined wheat flour (maida)"
OilCooked in groundnut oil, never palm oil"Palm oil", "palmolein", "edible vegetable oil"
GheeDesi ghee in the dough"Vanaspati", "hydrogenated vegetable fat"
SweetenerGud (jaggery), with some brown sugar"Invert syrup", "liquid glucose"
FlavourSaunf, coconut and sesame"Added flavour", "artificial flavouring substances"
PreservativesNoneAdded preservatives or "class II preservative"
MadeIn weekly batches—
Thekua packs, shelf life, legal

Thekua price, pack sizes and shelf life

  • 250 g tin box₹300₹120 per 100 gAbout 14–15 piecesTrying it for the first time, gifting, a tin to keep
  • 500 g paper box₹400₹80 per 100 gAbout 28–30 piecesEveryday value
  • 500 g tin box₹580₹116 per 100 gAbout 28–30 piecesFamilies and gifting
  • 3 × 500 g paper boxes (1.5 kg)₹1,200₹80 per 100 gAbout 28–30 pieces a boxChhath and festive sharing
  • Combo with Atta Biscuit₹650Sweet and crunchy pair
  • Combo with Dal Kachori Papdi₹620Sweet and savoury pair

Counts are approximate: we pack by weight, so the number can vary a little.

  • Freshness: made in fresh batches every week. Best before 3 months from the date of manufacture printed on the pack.

  • Storage: keep in a cool, dry place. Once opened, close the tin tightly or move the thekua into an airtight container.

Product information

Net quantity250 g / 500 g / 1.5 kg, as per pack selected
MRP
  • 250 g tin box₹300
  • 500 g paper box₹400
  • 500 g tin box₹580
  • 3 × 500 g paper boxes (1.5 kg)₹1,200
  • Combo with Atta Biscuit₹650
  • Combo with Dal Kachori Papdi₹620
Inclusive of all taxes
Best before3 months from manufacture (date on pack)
Country of originIndia
Manufactured / marketed byMCMLXX Shop Private Limited, Sd-268, Pitam Pura, Delhi, North West Delhi, Delhi, 110088, India
FSSAI licence no.23325001005019
Customer carepostbox@the1970shop.com · +91 92207 81177 (Mon–Sat, 10 am–6 pm)

Thekua: Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to what customers ask us most about our Thekua.

Is thekua a biscuit or a sweet?

Thekua is a traditional sweet. It looks like a cookie but is made differently: the dough is sweetened with gud and cooked in groundnut oil, not baked. It's eaten as a sweet snack, especially during Chhath Puja.

Is The 1970 Shop thekua made with jaggery or sugar?

Both. It is sweetened mainly with gud (jaggery), with some brown sugar for an even texture. You'll find both in the ingredient list.

Is thekua suitable for people with diabetes?

Thekua is a traditional sweet made with jaggery and sugar. Jaggery is still a sugar. If you are managing diabetes or another condition, please check with your doctor before including it in your diet.

Is thekua made in ghee or oil?

Both, in different roles. Desi ghee goes into the dough for richness and aroma, and the thekua is cooked in groundnut oil. We never use palm oil.

Does The 1970 Shop thekua have palm oil or preservatives?

No. It is cooked in groundnut oil, never palm oil, and it has no preservatives. Like homemade thekua, it keeps well without them.

Is The 1970 Shop thekua eggless?

Yes, the recipe has no eggs. It contains desi ghee, so it is vegetarian but not vegan.

Is thekua soft or hard?

Thekua is meant to be firm. Like homemade thekua, it is soft when hot and sets firm as it cools, which is why it keeps so well. Expect a crunchy outside and a dense centre. To soften it, dip it in hot chai or warm milk.

How long does thekua stay fresh?

It is best before 3 months from manufacture, and we make fresh batches every week. Once opened, store it in an airtight container in a cool, dry place.

Which thekua pack should I buy?

The 250 g tin is good for trying it for the first time or for gifting, and the tin is yours to keep. The 500 g paper box is the everyday value pack. For Chhath and festive sharing, the 3 × 500 g paper boxes (1.5 kg) work out to ₹80 per 100 g. A 250 g tin has about 14–15 pieces and a 500 g pack about 28–30. We pack by weight, so the count can vary a little.

Can I order thekua online for Chhath Puja?

Yes. You can buy thekua online right here, and we deliver across India. Delivery usually takes 2 days in Delhi and Mumbai and 3–5 days elsewhere, so order at least 2 days before the festival in Delhi and Mumbai, and 5 days before elsewhere.

Does The 1970 Shop deliver thekua near me?

We deliver across India from Delhi, and shipping is free on orders above ₹650. Cash on delivery is available for most pin codes. We sell online only and don't have a physical shop.

Still have a question? WhatsApp us on +91 92207 81177 (Mon–Sat, 10 am–6 pm).

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