Malpua Recipe

Malpua is a traditional Indian sweet pancake, popular during festivals and celebrations. Made from a batter of flour, milk, and sugar, the pancakes are deep-fried until golden and then soaked in a fragrant sugar syrup. Often flavored with cardamom and garnished with nuts, Malpua is a delightful dessert enjoyed across India.

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Course: Breakfast

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Malpua Recipe

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 45

Servings: Malpua

Calories: 200kcal

Author: Biryanibonanza

Ingredients

Ingredients:

For the Malpua Batter:

1 Cups All-purpose flour
1/2 Cups Semolina (sooji)
1/2 Cups Sugar
1 Cups Milk
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
A few strands of saffron (optional)
1/2 tsp Baking powder
1 tbsp Ghee or melted butter (for the batter)
Oil or ghee for frying

For the Sugar Syrup:

1 Cups Sugar
1 Cups Water
1/2 tsp Cardamom powder
A few saffron strands (optional)

Instructions

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Sugar Syrup:

In a saucepan, combinesugar and water. Heat over medium flame until the sugar dissolves completely.
Add cardamom powder andsaffron strands. Stir and simmer for about 5 minutes until the syrup slightlythickens.
Remove from heat and setaside.

2. Prepare the Malpua Batter:

In a large bowl, mixtogether the flour, semolina, sugar, cardamom powder, and baking powder.
Gradually add milk whilestirring to form a smooth batter. The batter should be thick but pourable.
Add ghee or melted butter to the batter and mix well. Let the batter rest for about 10 minutes.

3. Fry the Malpuas:

Heat oil or ghee in a frying pan over medium heat.
Pour a small ladleful of batter into the hot oil to form a small pancake. Flatten slightly with the back of the ladle.
Fry until the malpua turns golden brown and crispy on both sides, about 2-3 minutes per side.
Remove the malpua with aslotted spoon and drain excess oil on paper towels.

4. Soak in Syrup:

Quickly dip the hot malpuasinto the warm sugar syrup, ensuring they are coated well.
Let them soak for about 1-2minutes, then remove and place on a plate.

5. Serve:

Serve the malpuas warm, garnished with chopped nuts or a sprinkle of additional cardamom powder if desired.

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