firstly, in a wide pan take 1 cup of sugar.
further, to that add half cup of water and get to a boil.
dissolve the sugar syrup completely.
now add cardamom powder and saffron threads.
and then simmer for 10 minutes till the sugar syrup turns sticky.
cover and keep aside.
firstly, in a large mixing bowl take 1 cup maida, ½ cup rava and ¼ cup sugar.
also add fennel powder and cardamom powder.
further add milk or rabri. add rabri to make more rich malpua.
mix well making sure there are no lumps in the batter.
add water as required and mix well.
make sure the batter is of smooth pouring consistency.
further whisk the batter for atleast 5 minutes. so that the batter turns light and fluffy.
cover and rest the batter for 30 minutes.
mix the batter again and take a ladleful of batter.
pour the batter into hot oil / ghee. you can also pan fry for more healthy option.
once the malpua starts to float, splash oil over malpuas.
and also press gently with the help of perforated spoon.
the malpuas will puff up like poori.
now fry both sides on medium flame , till they turn golden brown. you can alternatively fry only till they slightly turn light brown on both sides.
drain the malpuas onto the a kitchen towel to remove excess oil. alternatively, with the help of another spatula, press and squeeze off excess ghee / oil.
now fry both sides on medium flame , till they turn golden brown. you can alternatively fry only till they slightly turn light brown on both sides.
rest for 10 minutes making sure both the sides of malpua are soaked well.
1. finally, serve malpuas hot with rabri and garnished with few nuts.