Malpua

Malpua

मालपुआ (mahl-POO-ah)

Fried Sweet Pancake

Prep Time 40 minutes
📈 Difficulty medium
👥 Servings
4
🔥 Calories 320 kcal

Sweet, syrup-soaked pancakes made from flour, milk, and cardamom. A traditional dessert from Rajasthan and Bihar, often served during Holi and other festivals.

Nutrition & Info

374 kcal per serving
Protein 15.8g
Carbs 40.1g
Fat 16.0g
Protein Carbs Fat

Dietary

vegetarian

Allergen Warnings

⚠ gluten ⚠ dairy

Equipment Needed

frying pan

Instructions

  1. 1

    Mix flour, semolina, milk, fennel seeds, and cardamom into a smooth thick batter. Rest for 30 minutes.

  2. 2

    Prepare sugar syrup with cardamom and saffron.

  3. 3

    Heat ghee in a flat pan. Pour a small ladleful of batter and spread into a small disc.

  4. 4

    Fry until golden brown on both sides.

  5. 5

    Dip in sugar syrup and serve warm topped with rabri.

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Did You Know?

Malpua is offered as bhog (sacred food) at the Jagannath Temple in Puri and is one of the 56 dishes in the chhappan bhog offering.

Chef's Notes

Equipment Tips

  • frying pan

The Story Behind Malpua

Malpua has ancient roots, with mentions in texts dating back over a thousand years. It is one of the oldest Indian desserts still widely made today.

🕐 Traditionally enjoyed festival, dessert 📜 Origins: Ancient

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