Malpua Without Sugar Syrup

Name: Malpua Without Sugar Syrup
Total time: 2100 s
Yield: Makes 12-15 Malpuas
Ingredients: 3 cups all-purpose flour (about 375 grams); 3 cups whole wheat flour (about 375 grams); 1/2 cup powdered sugar (about 60 grams); Rose petals, as needed, for garnish; 1 tablespoon fennel seeds; 10-15 whole black peppercorns; Oil, as needed, for frying

Shweta Bajaj @shweta1971

This Malpua recipe was taught to me by my mother, who learned it from her mother. These Malpuas are made without sugar syrup, so they come together quickly and have a crisp texture. If you prefer Malpua that isn’t too soft or overly sweet, you should definitely try this recipe.

Shweta Bajaj @shweta1971

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Ingredients

30-35 minutes

Makes 12-15 Malpuas

3 cupsall-purpose flour (about 375 grams)
3 cupswhole wheat flour (about 375 grams)
1/2 cuppowdered sugar (about 60 grams)
Rose petals, as needed, for garnish
1 tablespoonfennel seeds
10-15whole black peppercorns
Oil, as needed, for frying

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Steps

30-35 minutes

1

In a bowl, combine the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour. Add the fennel seeds and black peppercorns, and mix well.
2

Add warm water gradually to make a batter that is neither too thin nor too thick.
3

Cover and let the batter rest for 15 minutes.
4

Heat oil over medium heat. Fry the Malpuas until golden brown. Sprinkle powdered sugar on top while they are hot.
5

Serve the hot, crispy Malpuas right away. Garnish with rose petals and chopped pistachios if desired.