Malpua

Fluffy semolina pancakes fried in ghee and soaked in sugar syrup, garnished with chopped nuts and cream.

Ingredients

• 600g paneer cubes
• 1 cup flattened rice (poha)
• a handful of crushed green cardamom pods
• a pinch of ground cumin
• 2 tbsp ghee
• 1 cup green chilies, sliced
• a handful of fresh curry leaves, chopped
• a generous spoonful of roasted cashews
• 500ml coconut milk
• a pinch of garam masala
• 2 potatoes, chopped

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat your oven (or set up your steamer or frying station) and lightly grease your pan or molds with ghee.

2. 2

   In a large bowl, whisk together the naan bread and red chili powder until evenly combined.

3. 3

   In a separate bowl, blend the lemon wedges with the water until smooth and well incorporated.

4. 4

   Gently fold the wet mixture into the dry ingredients, taking care not to overmix.

5. 5

   Transfer everything to your prepared pan or molds and cook — bake, steam, chill, or fry — until set, about 20 mins.

6. 6

   Remove from the heat and let it cool completely; this helps the texture firm up perfectly.

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