Ingredients:

• For the syrup:
• 400g – Sugar
• 400g – water
• Saffron strands
• 1/2 tsp – Cardamom powder
• For the malpua:
• 250g – Maida
• 100g – khoya
• 150g – Milk
• Ghee
• Water as required
• Slivered Almonds and Pistachios to garnish

Method:

1. For the syrup: Mix water and sugar in a thick-bottomed pan.
2. Boil and stir it continuously till a single-thread consistency is obtained.
3. Add cardamom powder, saffron threads, mix well.
4. Keep it aside to use later. For the malpua:
5. Mix maida, milk and sugar in a pan to make a thick paste.
6. Meanwhile heat enough ghee in a deep frying pan to cook the malpuas.
7. Pour the batter into the oil to form circles about 4 inches in diameter.
8. Cook till golden brown.
9. Remove from the oil and put directly into the sugar syrup.
10. Remove after 2-3 minutes and drain on a wire rack.
11. Now to serve, place 2 malpuas in a plate and garnish with cream.

Recipe courtesy of deepu