Malpuas (sweet pancakes)
- Published: 25 Jan 22
- Updated: 25 Mar 24
Rohit Ghai shares his recipe for malpuas, sweet pancakes fried in ghee and dipped in syrup.
Recipe from TARKARI: Vegetarian and Vegan Indian Dishes with Heart and Soul by Rohit Ghai (Kyle Books £25)
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Serves 6 -
Hands-on time 35 min
Nutrition
- Calories
- 381kcals
- Fat
- 8.8g (1.1g saturated)
- Protein
- 6.8g
- Carbohydrates
- 68.2g carbs (48.7g sugars)
- Fibre
- 1g
- Salt
- 0.2g
delicious. tips
The pancakes are best eaten fresh, but you can prep the syrup and batter a day ahead, cover and chill. Fry the batter from chilled and gently reheat the syrup. Chill leftovers for up to 2 days. Reheat in a low oven to serve.
Rohit says: “Malpuas are sweet pancakes fried in ghee and dipped in syrup. They’re traditionally made during festivals, and each region, from Bihar to Bengal, has a different version.”
To test the syrup is ready, dip a spatula into it, then cool for a minute. Squish a drop between index finger and thumb, then pull your fingers apart – the syrup should form a single thread. Alternatively, a digital or sugar thermometer should read 105°C.