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.
Ingredients:
Method:
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Neutralize sweetness by adding a drizzle of salted homemade caramel with chocolate. The flavor of caramelized sugar and cocoa together is pure bliss.
Sprinkle toasted almond slivers on top of your chocolate-soaked malpua for a satisfying crunch. This adds texture while introducing a nutty scent.
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.
Give the chocolate glaze a little mint extract infusion for a soothing contrast. The surprise twist is a cooling note to the heated dessert.
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.