Make delicious Rabdi Malpua at home on Holi, the sweetness of the festival will become even more special –

By Samira Vishwas On Feb 21, 2026

Tezzbuzz Desk- Holi, the festival of colors, is not limited to just gulal and fun, rather it is considered incomplete without delicious dishes. When the aroma of ghee, saffron and cardamom wafts from the kitchen, the joy of the festival doubles. If you want to make something traditional and special this Holi, then Rabri Malpua is a great option.

Lightly crunchy on the outside, soft Malpua on the inside and thick, cool Rabdi on top – this sweet wins everyone’s heart. The good thing is that it does not require very complex ingredients to make it.

Ingredients required to make Rabdi Malpua

To make this wonderful dessert you will need:

full cream milk
Sugar
Saffron
green cardamom powder
Maida or wheat flour
Semolina
sugar powder
Ghee or oil (for frying)
Water
chopped pistachios or almonds for decoration

Prepare thick and tasty Rabdi like this

First of all, boil the milk on low flame in a heavy bottomed vessel.
Keep stirring the milk continuously so that it does not stick to the bottom.
When one-fourth of the milk remains, add sugar, saffron and cardamom powder to it.
Cook it well and prepare thick rabri and keep it aside.

Easy method of making Malpua

Mix maida or flour, semolina and sugar powder in a bowl.
Prepare a smooth and lump-free batter by adding water or milk little by little.
Keep the batter covered for 10-15 minutes.
Heat ghee in a pan and add a ladle of batter and spread it in a round shape.
Fry on medium flame until golden and crisp on both sides.

Syrup and final preparation

Make two strings of syrup by mixing water and sugar in a vessel.
Add some saffron to it to enhance the taste.
When the syrup cools down slightly, dip the fried Malpua in it for 2-3 minutes.
Now place the malpuas in a serving plate and pour thick rabri on top.
Garnish with chopped pistachios or almonds and serve cold or lukewarm.

Make the sweetness of the festival special

On the occasion of Holi, home made Rabdi Malpua will definitely be liked by the family and guests. Its sweetness and traditional taste will add more sweetness to the festive colors. This Holi, make the celebration memorable with this special handmade sweet.