Instant Juicy Malpua - No Fail Recipe - Holi Special Malpua
Instant Juicy Malpua - No Fail Recipe - Holi Special Malpua is a easy Indian recipe that serves 4. 250 calories per serving. Recipe by Hebbars Kitchen on YouTube.
Prep: 1 hr 24 min | Cook: 29 min | Total: 2 hrs 8 min
Cost: $19.94 total, $4.99 per serving
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour (sifted)
- 0.5 cup Rava (Semolina) (fine grade)
- 0.25 cup Milk Powder (full‑cream milk powder)
- 0.5 tsp Fennel Powder (ground saunf)
- 1 tsp Cardamom Powder (ground green cardamom)
- 1 cup Full Cream Milk (warm, adjust as needed for batter consistency)
- 3 tbsp Ghee (for frying; can substitute with clarified butter or neutral oil)
- 1 cup Sugar (granulated)
- 1 cup Water
- 5 strands Saffron Strands (a pinch, for aroma and color)
- few drops Saffron Food Color (optional, enhances golden hue)
- 2 tbsp Pistachios (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a mixing bowl, add the all‑purpose flour, rava, milk powder, fennel powder and cardamom powder. Mix well until evenly distributed.
Time: PT5M
Make the Batter
Gradually pour warm full‑cream milk into the dry mixture while whisking to form a smooth, pourable batter. Adjust the amount of milk so the batter is thick but flows easily.
Time: PT5M
Rest the Batter
Cover the bowl with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let the batter rest at room temperature for 1 hour.
Time: PT1H
Prepare Sugar Syrup
In a saucepan, combine sugar and water. Stir over medium heat until the sugar dissolves, then bring to a gentle boil until the syrup becomes slightly sticky (thread consistency is not required).
Time: PT10M
Flavor the Syrup
Add saffron strands, cardamom powder and a few drops of saffron food color to the hot syrup. Stir briefly to distribute the flavor and color.
Time: PT1M
Whisk Rested Batter
After the 1‑hour rest, give the batter a quick whisk to smooth it out. If it feels too thick, add a splash of warm milk to reach the original consistency.
Time: PT3M
Fry the Malpua
Heat ghee in a non‑stick skillet over medium heat. Drop a ladleful of batter into the pan, spreading slightly. Fry until the bottom turns golden brown and puffs up, then flip and fry the other side until golden.
Time: PT15M
Drain Excess Ghee
Using a slotted spoon or a clean kitchen paper, gently press each fried Malpua to remove excess ghee.
Time: PT2M
Soak in Syrup
Transfer the hot Malpua into the warm saffron‑cardamom syrup and let them soak for 2 minutes, allowing them to absorb the syrup fully.
Time: PT2M
Garnish and Serve
Remove the soaked Malpua onto a serving plate, drizzle any remaining syrup over them and garnish with chopped pistachios. Serve warm.
Time: PT1M
Nutrition Facts
- Calories
- 250
- Protein
- 4g
- Carbohydrates
- 45g
- Fat
- 8g
- Fiber
- 1g
Dietary info: Vegetarian, Contains dairy, Contains nuts
Allergens: Wheat, Milk, Tree nuts
Last updated: April 14, 2026








