Malpua

Ingredients

• 1 cup Maida
• 0.5 teaspoon Fennel seeds
• 0.5 teaspoon Green cardamom pods
• 3 unit/count Khoya
• 0.5 cup Whole Milk
• 5 unit/count Almonds (Finely sliced for garnishing)
• 5 unit/count Pistachios (Finely sliced for garnishing)
• 0.5 cup Sugar
• 0.25 cup Water
• 0.125 teaspoon Baking soda
• 0 as needed Oil (For deep frying)

Instructions

1. 1In a pan, combine water and sugar. Boil over medium heat until the mixture turns brown and thickens.
2. 2In a bowl, combine maida, fennel seeds, and green cardamom pods. Mix thoroughly.
3. 3Add khoya and whole milk to the dry mixture. Mix well to form a smooth batter, ensuring no lumps remain. Let the batter rest for 20-25 minutes.
4. 4Heat oil in a pan over medium flame. Add baking soda to the batter and mix well.
5. 5Reduce the heat to low. Pour 3-4 ladles of batter into the hot oil. Deep fry until golden brown, flipping to cook both sides evenly.
6. 6Ensure the sugar syrup is warm. Coat the fried malpua in the syrup.
7. 7Garnish the malpua with finely sliced almonds and pistachios. Optionally, add rabri for enhanced flavor. Serve warm.