Janmashtami Malpua Recipes: Malpua is considered a traditional and favorite sweet to offer to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami. If you want to add some different taste to the bhog plate this time, then you can try these Malpua recipes of famous chefs. From banana Malpua to Mawa Malpua made with moong dal, honey and flour, the taste of each variety is different and special.
Kunal Kapoor Style Banana Malpua
Malpua made from banana is soft and slightly sweet in taste. Try this different recipe of Kunal Kapoor to offer Kanha ji on Janmashtami.
Method
First of all, mash the ripe banana well. Add milk, sugar and flour to it and mix well. Prepare a thick but easily spreadable batter by adding milk as required. Add fennel and cardamom powder to it and mix. Now heat ghee in a pan, pour the batter in a round shape and cook on low to medium flame until it turns golden from both the sides. Decorate the prepared Banana Malpua in a clean plate before offering it to Lord Krishna.
Sanjeev Kapoor Style Moong Dal Malpua
The taste of moong dal makes this Malpua special. Include this desi sweet in the offering to Kanha ji on Janmashtami.
Method
Lightly fry the moong dal flour in a pan until fragrant and let it cool. Prepare smooth batter by adding flour, powdered sugar and milk to it. Add saffron and keep the batter covered for 4-5 hours. For the syrup, cook sugar, saffron and water until one string syrup is formed. Now add baking powder to the batter. Heat ghee, add small balls of batter and fry until golden on both sides. Dip them in hot syrup for 10 minutes. Spread rabri in the plate, place the malpuas and add rabri, almonds and pistachios on top. Before offering it to Lord Krishna on Janmashtami, keep the Malpua decorated in a clean plate.
Ranveer Brar Style Honey Malpua
If you want to get a new taste of Malpua apart from sugar syrup, then try Malpua with honey. This recipe of Ranveer can be special to enjoy on Janmashtami.
Method
Mix flour, milk and sugar in a bowl and mix well. Prepare smooth batter by adding fennel and cardamom powder to it. Heat ghee in a pan, pour the batter into small round shapes and fry till it turns golden from both the sides. Dip the prepared Malpua in a vessel with honey and take it out in a plate. If you wish, decorate it with chopped almonds and pistachios and offer it to Kanha ji.
Harpal Singh Sokhi Style Flour Mawa Malpua
The combination of flour and mawa gives a special taste to this Malpua. Harpal Singh can make this Sokhi style Malpua to enjoy on Janmashtami.
Method
Take wheat flour in a bowl and add milk to it and mix well. Now add mawa, sugar, fennel and cardamom powder and mix. Prepare a thick batter like Malpua by adding milk as per requirement. Heat ghee in a pan and pour the batter in a round shape. Bake the Malpua on low flame until it turns golden on both sides and is cooked well. Take out the prepared Malpua in a plate and garnish it with mawa or chopped dry fruits and offer it to Kanha ji.
FAQ
How to make Banana Malpua?
A batter is prepared by mashing bananas with milk, flour, sugar, fennel and cardamom. After this the Malpuas are baked in ghee.
How long should the batter be kept to make Moong Dal Malpua?
The batter of Moong Dal Malpua should be kept covered for about 4-5 hours, so that its taste and texture improves.
Can Malpua be dipped in honey instead of syrup?
Malpua can also be made by dipping it in honey instead of syrup. This makes its taste a little different and special.
How to offer Malpua on Janmashtami?
Malpua can be decorated in a clean plate and offered to Lord Krishna. Rabdi and dry fruits can also be served with moong dal malpua.
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