Malpua
Crispy-edged fried dough spirals soaked in sweet saffron milk, topped with pistachios. A quick Indian-inspired dessert or snack.
- Total time
- 20 min
- Servings
- 4
- Calories
- 320
- Protein
- 5g
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Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup milk
- ½ cup sugar
- ¼ teaspoon saffron threads
- 2 tablespoons pistachios
- 1 cup oil for frying
Instructions
- 1
In a bowl, whisk 1 cup flour and 1 cup milk until smooth; let rest 5 minutes.
- 2
In a small pan, heat 0.5 cup sugar with 0.25 cup water and 0.25 tsp saffron until sugar dissolves, about 3 minutes; set aside.
- 3
Heat 1 cup oil in a skillet over medium-high. Drop 2 tbsp batter per spiral, fry until golden and crisp, about 2 minutes per side.
- 4
Dip hot spirals into the saffron syrup for 10 seconds each, then place on a plate.
- 5
Sprinkle with 2 tbsp chopped pistachios and serve warm.
Tools you’ll need
- mixing bowl
- whisk
- small saucepan
- skillet
- slotted spoon
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