Malpua Recipe: The Indian Sweet Pancake
Malpua is an Indian sweet pancake that's fried in ghee and then soaked in sugar syrup. It's often flavored with fennel seeds and sometimes garnished with chopped nuts or served with a side of thickened sweet milk called "rabri."
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Ingredients
- 1 cup Flour
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup milk powder
- 1 tsp Fennel Seeds
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- Ghee For frying
- 1/2 cup Sugar for the syrup
- 1/2 cup Water for the syrup
- 1/2 tsp Cardamom Powder
- 10 Saffron Strands optional
Instructions
Batter Preparation:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, milk powder, baking soda, milk, and fennel seeds.
- Whisk until you achieve a smooth batter without lumps. The consistency should be similar to pancake batter.
- Let the batter rest for about 2 hours.
Sugar Syrup:
- In a saucepan, add sugar and water. Bring it to a boil.
- Reduce the heat and simmer until the syrup becomes slightly thick.
- Add cardamom powder and saffron strands. Mix well and set aside.
Frying the Malpua:
- Heat ghee in a frying pan on medium heat.
- Once the ghee is hot, pour a ladleful of the batter into the pan. The batter will spread into a small circle.
- Fry until the edges turn golden brown, then flip and fry the other side.
- Remove the Malpua from the ghee and drain excess ghee on a paper towel.
Soaking:
- While the Malpua is still warm, dip it into the sugar syrup. Ensure both sides are well-coated.
- Let it soak for about 2-3 minutes, then remove and place on a serving plate.
Serving:
- Serve the Malpuas warm, garnished with some chopped nuts or paired with rabri, if desired.
- And that's it! Dive into this delightful dessert and enjoy the flavors of traditional Indian cuisine. Happy cooking! 🍽️🥞
Nutrition
Calories: 245kcalCarbohydrates: 33gProtein: 5gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 27mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 154mgFiber: 1gSugar: 9gVitamin A: 76IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 86mgIron: 2mg