Malpua

The Sweet, Crispy Pancake!

Malpua is a traditional Odia dessert made from wheat flour and flavored with fennel and cardamom. It’s deep-fried and soaked in sugar syrup for extra sweetness.

Watch Recipe

Duration: 30 Minutes

Ingredients

Essential Ingredients

1 cup wheat flour
¼ cup semolina (sooji)
1 cup milk
½ tsp fennel seeds
Oil or ghee (for frying)
1 cup sugar
½ cup water

How to Make
It Perfectly

Making the Batter:
In a bowl, mix 1 cup wheat flour, ¼ cup semolina (sooji), 1 cup milk, and ½ tsp fennel seeds.
Let the batter rest for 30 minutes to absorb flavors.
Frying the Malpuas:
Heat oil or ghee in a pan.
Pour a ladle of batter into hot oil and fry on medium heat until golden brown.
Preparing the Sugar Syrup:
Boil 1 cup sugar with ½ cup water until slightly sticky.
Soaking & Serving:
Dip the fried malpuas in warm sugar syrup for 2 minutes,
then serve hot!

Pro Tip: Add mashed banana to the batter for a softer texture!