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Malpua (South Asian Sweet Pancake)
Photo: Mariana Medvedeva

Malpua (South Asian Sweet Pancake)

5 ingredients 7 steps 10–12 wikibooks
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Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)

604
Calories
21g
Protein
9g
Fat
107g
Carbs

Counts 2 of 5 ingredients — the other 3 aren't in our nutrition table and contribute nothing above, so the real totals are higher.

What these numbers assume — 2 portions →
Ingredient Portion assumed kcal
Flour 1 cup (125g) all-purpose 455
Milk 1 cup (244ml) whole 149
Semolina not in our table 0
Ghee not in our table 0
Water not in our table 0

Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.

Ingredients

  • 1 litre milk
  • ¼ cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup semolina flour
  • Ghee
  • Water

Directions

1

Boil the milk until it reduces to half of its original volume.

2

Roast the semolina until light brown.

3

Mix the all-purpose flour and milk into the toasted semolina to make a batter . It should be smooth and lump-free.

4

Heat the ghee in a skillet .

5

Use a circular pouring motion to pour batter in the pan and make a small pancake.

6

Keep turning over. Take care that it does not become crisp or harsh.

7

Make a sugar syrup of good consistency. Dip the malpua in the syrup.

Recipe sourced from wikibooks

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