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Malpua (South Asian Sweet Pancake)

Name: Malpua (South Asian Sweet Pancake)
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 10–12
Cuisine: Global
Ingredients: 1 litre milk; ¼ cup all-purpose flour; ¼ cup semolina flour; Ghee; Water

Make Malpua (South Asian Sweet Pancake) with an ingredient list and ordered cooking method adapted from Wikibooks Cookbook.

Published October 15, 2026

EST. TOTAL TIME45 min

DIFFICULTYMedium

SERVES10–12

Time and difficulty are editorial estimates; allow extra time for your equipment and experience.

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What you’ll need

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Step 1
Boil the milk until it reduces to half of its original volume.
Step 2
Roast the semolina until light brown.
Step 3
Mix the all-purpose flour and milk into the toasted semolina to make a batter. It should be smooth and lump-free.
Step 4
Heat the ghee in a skillet.
Step 5
Use a circular pouring motion to pour batter in the pan and make a small pancake.
Step 6
Keep turning over. Take care that it does not become crisp or harsh.
Step 7
Make a sugar syrup of good consistency. Dip the malpua in the syrup.

Malpua (South Asian Sweet Pancake)

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