Malpua

Malpua is a sweet Indian pancake made by deep-frying a batter of rice flour, thickened milk, and (quite often) cardamom. These pancakes are traditionally prepared for celebrations and festive events, and they are the most popular in winter and during Ramadan and Holi. After they have been fried, malpuas are typically dipped in sugar syrup. In the past, malpuas were made with barley flour, and nowadays, there are many variations of these small pancakes, so they are often made with mangoes, pineapples, or mashed bananas. It is said that malpuas taste the best when served with milk or rich and creamy rabri.