Chocolate Drizzled Malpua with Rabri: A Decadent Holi Recipe

Holi is incomplete without a plate of warm syrup-soaked malpuas . A traditional Indian sweet that has graced festival platters for ages, malpua is as soft and crispy edges Indian style pancake and has its fair share of sugar syrup drenched within. It also tastes great paired with thick and creamy rabri. But then again, what about some fusion twist? Take malpua, and just pour rich molten chocolate on it.

Malpua and chocolate may be an unusual pairing, but the two are made to go together like magic. The sweetness of the cocoa is complemented beautifully by the malpua's caramelized edges, with rabri holding everything together through its creamy sweetness. Hosting a Holi party or just treating yourself to something special, this chocolate-version will definitely make a difference.

Classic Malpua with a Twist of Chocolate Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 cup all-purpose flour (maida)
• 1/4 cup semolina (sooji)
• 1 cup milk
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1/2 tsp fennel seeds (saunf)
• 1/4 tsp baking soda
• Ghee for frying
• 1 cup sugar syrup (made with equal measures of sugar and water, sweetened with cardamom)
• 1/2 cup rabri
• 1/2 cup dark chocolate melted

Method:

1. Take a mixing bowl and put together flour, semolina, sugar, fennel seeds, and baking soda. Add milk gradually, whisking to form a smooth batter. Let it rest for 30 minutes.
2. Heat ghee in a pan and pour small ladlefuls of batter into the hot ghee. Fry until golden brown and crisp at the edges.
3. Soak the fried malpuas in warm sugar syrup for a few seconds, then put on a plate.
4. Drizzle generously melted dark chocolate over the malpuas.
5. Serve with a side of thick, chilled rabri and relish the indulgence.

3 Methods to Incorporate Chocolate into Malpua

Chocolate Infused Batter: Add cocoa powder or melted chocolate into the batter. This way, each bite is filled with a deep, chocolaty flavor without overwhelming the classic flavor of malpua.

Chocolate Stuffed Malpua: Insert a small amount of chocolate in the middle of the batter before frying. During cooking, the chocolate melts within, forming a gooey, indulgent center.

Chocolate Garnish & Shavings: Top fried malpuas with grated dark chocolate or drizzle with warm chocolate syrup. The delicate bitterness is the perfect foil for the sweetness of the syrup.

9 Decadent Chocolate Drizzled Malpua Ideas

Classic Dark Chocolate Drizzle

A drizzle of dark chocolate over freshly made malpuas is an unbeatable combination. Deep cocoa flavors contrast sweetly with the syrup base, providing a sophisticated touch.

White Chocolate & Pistachio Malpua

Drizzle white chocolate on malpuas and top with crushed pistachios for a nutty bite. The richness of rabri is balanced by the sweetness of white chocolate.

Nutella Swirled Malpua

Replace plain chocolate with Nutella and create a swirl effect for a hazelnut-flavored version. The smooth Nutella melts onto the hot malpua, adding to its attraction.

Chocolate & Coffee Malpua

For all coffee fans, add a shot of espresso to melted chocolate and then drizzle. It infuses malpua with mocha-like flavor that will pair nicely with cardamom-infused syrup.

Salted Caramel & Chocolate Malpua

Neutralize sweetness by adding a drizzle of salted homemade caramel with chocolate. The flavor of caramelized sugar and cocoa together is pure bliss.

Dark Chocolate & Almond Crunch

Sprinkle toasted almond slivers on top of your chocolate-soaked malpua for a satisfying crunch. This adds texture while introducing a nutty scent.

Biscoff Chocolate Malpua

Melt the Biscoff spread into the chocolate drizzle for a spiced caramel kick. The whiff of cinnamon from the Biscoff balances the fried goodness of the malpua.

Mint Chocolate Malpua

Give the chocolate glaze a little mint extract infusion for a soothing contrast. The surprise twist is a cooling note to the heated dessert.

Triple Chocolate Malpua

Add a blend of dark, milk, and white chocolate for a decadent dessert. All three chocolates flow well together for an extra richness in every bite.