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Malpua is a fried pancake dipped in chashni, and it can be served with rabdi. It is fluffy inside with crisp edges. This is one of the simplest ways to make malpua, which is traditionally prepared for Holi, Dussehra and Basant Panchami.
A smooth, semi thick batter of all purpose flour, milk powder, sooji and cardamom is rested, then spoonfuls are fried until light golden and soaked in saffron sugar syrup.
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Why you will love this malpua
- Festive: made for Holi, Dussehra and Basant Panchami.
- Texture: fluffy inside with crisp edges.
- Simple: one of the simplest ways to make malpua.
- Rabdi: it can be served with rabdi.
Ingredient notes
- Batter: 1/2 cup all purpose flour, 1/3 cup milk powder and 2 tbsp sooji, mixed with 1 cup milk.
- Resting: 4 to 5 hours, or 1 to 1.5 hours with eno for an instant version.
- Syrup: 1 cup sugar and 1 cup water, cooked for 8 to 10 minutes with saffron.
- Garnish: pistachio and almond flakes.
Malpua Recipe
Malpua: a rested batter of all purpose flour, milk powder, sooji and milk, fried into light golden pancakes and soaked in saffron sugar syrup.
Ingredients
- 1 cup milk
- 1/2 cup all purpose flour
- 1/3 cup milk powder
- 2 tbsp sooji (semolina)
- 1/4 tsp cardamom powder
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- A pinch saffron
- Oil, for frying
- Eno, optional, for the instant version
- Pistachio and almond flakes, to garnish
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients. In a bowl, mix the all purpose flour, milk powder, sooji and cardamom powder well.
- Make the batter. Add the milk in small batches to make a smooth, semi thick batter.
- Rest. Set the batter aside for 4 to 5 hours. To make it instantly, add eno and set it aside for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Make the syrup. After the resting time, put a pan on the flame and add the sugar and 1 cup water. Keep stirring until the sugar melts completely, then cook on a medium flame for 8 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Add saffron. Add the saffron and check the thickness of the syrup as shown in the video. Switch off the flame.
- Heat the oil. Heat oil in a deep bottomed pan. Stir the batter again.
- Fry. Pour a spoonful of batter directly into the pan and let it cook for a minute on a low flame. Flip it as shown in the video and cook on a low to medium flame until light golden.
- Soak. Take it out on a plate and dip it in the sugar syrup for 2 minutes so it soaks in the chashni. Make all the malpua the same way.
- Garnish. Garnish with pistachio and almond flakes and serve.
Nutrition Facts
3 servings per recipe
Serving size1 serving (1/3 recipe)
| Nutrient | % Daily Value* |
|---|---|
| Total Fat 6 g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat 4 g | 20% |
| Cholesterol 22 mg | 7% |
| Sodium 88 mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate 76 g | 28% |
| Total Sugars 76 g | |
| Protein 6 g | |
| Vitamin A 265 IU | |
| Vitamin C 1 mg | 1% |
| Calcium 222 mg | 17% |
| Iron 1 mg | 6% |
| Potassium 297 mg | 6% |
* The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in one serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Values are approximate and calculated from the ingredients listed. The actual amounts depend on the brands you use.
Recipe by Siddhi Panchal.
Tips for malpua
- Add the milk in small batches for a smooth, semi thick batter.
- Rest the batter for 4 to 5 hours, or use eno and rest it for 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Stir the batter again before frying.
- Soak each malpua in the syrup for 2 minutes.
What to serve with Malpua
Serve the malpua garnished with pistachio and almond flakes. It can also be served with rabdi. For more Holi sweets, try my Mawa Gujiya and Thandai Shahi Tukda.
Malpua FAQs
What is malpua?
A fried pancake dipped in chashni (sugar syrup). It is fluffy inside with crisp edges.
When is malpua made?
It is traditionally prepared for Holi, Dussehra and Basant Panchami.
How long should the batter rest?
4 to 5 hours. For an instant version, add eno and rest it for 1 to 1.5 hours.
How long does malpua soak in the syrup?
2 minutes, so it soaks in the chashni.
What can I serve with malpua?
It can be served with rabdi.
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