Let me introduce you to thekua, a North-Indian treat that’s like the doughnut’s quirky, rustic cousin. Where doughnuts are perfectly round, fluffy, and usually smothered in icing, thekua is charmingly imperfect, slightly crumbly, and rich with the flavours of jaggery and ghee . Though thekua wasn't a staple in my Kumaoni household, as it's a delicacy from states like UP and Bihar, I first encountered it thanks to a friend. In Uttar Pradesh, young people often leave their villages or hometowns to move to bigger cities in pursuit of jobs or higher education. After every visit back home, they return laden with homemade goodies like namkeen, chivda, laddu, and thekua. This heartwarming tradition brings a taste of home to those far from it. My friend returned from a visit home with a box of thekua that her mother had lovingly prepared. In those days, I could barely make myself a cup of chai and constantly craved home-cooked food. The thekua were a hit among our friends, but I was p...
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