The Taste of Thekua: A Sweet Memory of Maa
Some foods are not just recipes, they are memories of home. For us, one of those special foods is Thekua – a traditional snack from Bihar and UP.
When we talk about Thekua, we don’t just remember the taste. We remember those evenings when maa sat in the kitchen, mixing atta, jaggery, and ghee, shaping each piece with her hands, and frying them in hot oil with so much love.
Thekua was never just food. It was maa’s way of saying, “Beta, kha lo, thak gaye hoge.”
A Tradition From Our Roots
Thekua has been part of our festivals for generations. Especially during Chhath Puja, when the whole house fills with the sweet smell of jaggery melting into flour.
But even on normal days, maa made Thekua whenever guests arrived or when we kids demanded a special treat. It was simple, but full of warmth — just like maa’s heart.
Why Thekua Feels Different
Thekua has been part of our festivals for generations. Especially during Chhath Puja, when the whole house fills with the sweet smell of jaggery melting into flour.
But even on normal days, maa made Thekua whenever guests arrived or when we kids demanded a special treat. It was simple, but full of warmth — just like maa’s heart.
A Snack With Emotions
Ask anyone from Bihar or UP what Thekua means to them. They won’t just say “a sweet snack.” They’ll smile, pause, and tell you a story about their maa, nani (grandmother), or a festival memory.
Because Thekua is not just eaten — it is shared, gifted, and remembered.
Keeping the Tradition Alive
At Tadka, when we decided to bring Thekua online, our thought was simple:
How do we share that same taste, that same emotion, with people who live far away from home?
We use the same traditional methods, the same ingredients — atta, jaggery, ghee, and maa’s style of making it. Every Thekua we make is our way of sending love from Bihar to your plate.
Final Words
Thekua is not just a snack.
It is the taste of maa’s love, the smell of festivals, and the memory of home.
So, the next time you have Thekua with your tea, close your eyes for a moment. You’ll feel like maa is still in the kitchen, calling out to you with a smile.
Because no matter where life takes us, Thekua will always bring us back home.