Chhath,
the biggest and the most pious festival of Bihar is a tribute to the
sun God. It is perhaps the only festival where obeisance to both the
rising and setting sun is paid. 
Chhath is not known for
pomp and show, expensive gifts or pocket burrowing rituals, it is the
prayer of the pious, no matter belonging to what strata of the society.
The most wonderful thing about Chhath is the absolute sense of
sacredness associated with it. For the believers, it is a no nonsense
festival which cannot be joked about or molded as per convenience.
There are certain things very typical of Chhath, that keep reminding you of it throughout the year. The food associated with Chhath is among those cherished memories. It is generally believed that the prasad made during Chhath should not be eaten unless those who perform Chhath have made their offerings the Sun God. But they can for sure be had soon after the festival gets over. Do try them out and you will discover a taste, which is really a treat to the palate!
THEKUA
Made with whole wheat and jaggery, it is an Indian (and a healthier) version of cookies.
Ingredients:
1 kg Coarsely ground wheat, ½ kg sugar/jaggery, 1 cup mixed dry fruits, 3 tsp saunf, 250 gms ghee, ½ kg oil for frying
Procedure:
-Melt the jaggery in boiling water.
-Mix in a large bowl all ingredients including 250 grams ghee. Add the jaggery water and knead like dough.
-Make round balls and flatten them into cakes. Deep-fry them in ghee.
-They can be stored for long and used snacks.
Chhath is not known for
pomp and show, expensive gifts or pocket burrowing rituals, it is the
prayer of the pious, no matter belonging to what strata of the society.
The most wonderful thing about Chhath is the absolute sense of
sacredness associated with it. For the believers, it is a no nonsense
festival which cannot be joked about or molded as per convenience.There are certain things very typical of Chhath, that keep reminding you of it throughout the year. The food associated with Chhath is among those cherished memories. It is generally believed that the prasad made during Chhath should not be eaten unless those who perform Chhath have made their offerings the Sun God. But they can for sure be had soon after the festival gets over. Do try them out and you will discover a taste, which is really a treat to the palate!
THEKUA
Made with whole wheat and jaggery, it is an Indian (and a healthier) version of cookies.
Ingredients:
1 kg Coarsely ground wheat, ½ kg sugar/jaggery, 1 cup mixed dry fruits, 3 tsp saunf, 250 gms ghee, ½ kg oil for frying
Procedure:
-Melt the jaggery in boiling water.
-Mix in a large bowl all ingredients including 250 grams ghee. Add the jaggery water and knead like dough.
-Make round balls and flatten them into cakes. Deep-fry them in ghee.
-They can be stored for long and used snacks.
