Ragi Malpua

Malpua is yet another culinary masterpiece that owes its existence to the wonderful chefs of India. Although this dessert is native to the region, it is gaining popularity in other parts of the world.

Ragi malpua is made from wheat flour mixed with subtle but important spices like fennel seed and cardamom. It has an appealing crispy texture, irresistible fragrance, and a sweet taste.

This dish is very satisfying and delicious to have along with a cup of tea. There goes dessert for you! Store it in an insulated casserole to maintain its freshness.

Health Benefits

1. Wheat flour, one of the ingredients in the dish, is a good source of carbohydrate which supplies energy to the body. This ensures that the body is strong enough to perfect its everyday metabolic activities.
2. Ground cardamom has antioxidant properties which can prevent cancer. Also, it offers a strong boost to the immune system of the body.
3. Clarified butter comes with adequate fat. Everyone knows that fat is one nutrient the body needs for its metabolism.

Ingredients

millet flour: 1/2 cup

whole wheat flour: 1/2 cup

fennel seeds: 1 tsp

ground cardamom: 1 tsp

heavy cream: 1/2 cup

clarified butter: 3 tbsp

salt to taste

saffron strands: 2

Sugar: 1/2 cup

water: 1/2 cup

How To Make Ragi Malpua

1. For the Batter, place millet flour, whole wheat flour, fennel seeds, cardamom powder, cream, clarified butter, and salt in a bowl. Add a little water and mix everything together thoroughly to form a batter.
2. Cover the bowl and set the batter asidefor 15 minutes.
3. For the Sugar Syrup, place the saffron, sugar, and water in a pan and heat so that the sugar can dissolve. Turn down the heat a little bit so that the sugar syrup remains warm.
4. Grease a griddle with a little clarified butter and heat the pan. Pour a ladleful of batter on the pan and add some clarified butter around its edges. Cook it for a few minutes until the malpua turns to golden color. Turn the malpua so that all its sides can be browned. Repeat the process until every malpua is cooked.
5. Cool the cooked malpua before dipping in the sugar syrup.
6. Serve it at once.

Trivia

1. Wheat is the major source of grain products in the United States. It is grown in 42 out of the 50 states in the country.