MALAPUA (DESSERT)

Malapua is an pancake served as a dessert or a snack. which is also served to Jagannath in his SakalaDhupa (Morning food served to the lord). It is During PaushSankranti,Malapuas are prepared in Bengali homes. Malapuas along with mutton curry is served in many non-vegetarian Maithil homes during Holi.

INGREDIENTS
  • 150 grams maida
  • 40 grams rawa
  • 100 grams sugar
  • 100 grams mawa
  • 1/4 tsp. baking powder
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • Almonds and pistachios pounded
  • 1 cup oil

PREPARATION
  • In a bowl, add rawa, maida, and baking powder. Make it into a thick paste by adding water. Let it stand for 6 – 8 hours.
  • Beat the eggs, sugar, crumbled mawa, and the dry fruits. Blend in the milk to make a thick batter. Consistency is important – it’s a batter, not a paste.
  • Malpuras are deep fried. Heat oil, on medium fame, enough for deep frying preferable one cup or enough to cover the bottom of your vessel.
  • Pour the batter into the oil to make round pancakes. You may want to use a deep spoon and carefully pour in the batter, similar to making dosas.
  • Remove the pancakes on absorbent paper towels. Your malpuras are ready to serve.
  • Malpuas can be served with malai (clotted cream). People with a sweet tooth prefer dipping malpuras in sugar syrup before serving.

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