Orange Malpua

Name: Orange Malpua
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 1/2 cup sooji (semolina); 1/2 cup atta (whole wheat flour); 1 tsp. orange rind; 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder; 1/2-1 tsp. sugar; pinch baking soda; 1 tsp. fennel seeds; 2 cups orange juice or as required; ghee to shallow fry the malpuas; few orange segments, sliced pistas and cherries to garnish

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

Sharjah (UAE)

#bandhan - Malpuas are delicious sweet pancakes very popular in West Bengal and other Northern regions. They are generally made of semolina and maida (plain flour). But there are many versions to this simple dessert where the ingredients differ from region to region and from one individual to the other.

These malpuas are dipped in sugar syrup and served, topped with chopped nuts or drizzled with rabri. Today I gave a twist to the original recipe and made orange malpuas, which were dipped in orange juice. The final product was simply yummy with an orange flavour. So check for a step by step method with pictures to prepare during this festive season.

Bethica Das @kitchen_flavours

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Ingredients

1/2 cupsooji (semolina)
1/2 cupatta (whole wheat flour)
1 tsp.orange rind
1/4 tsp.cardamom powder
1/2-1 tsp.sugar
pinchbaking soda
1 tsp.fennel seeds
2 cupsorange juice or as required
ghee to shallow fry the malpuas
few orange segments, sliced pistas and cherries to garnish

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Steps

1

In a bowl mix together sooji, atta, sugar, orange rind, cardamom powder, baking soda, fennel seeds and orange juice. Prepare a thick batter and leave aside for 30 minutes.
2

Heat 1 tbsp. of ghee in a pan and pour a ladleful of the batter. Fry on a medium flame till it is golden on both sides. Dip into the remaining orange juice and soak it for 4-5 minutes. Drain and transfer to a serving dish and garnish with the orange segments, pista and cherries. Serve them hot or cold.