Malpuwa – Crispy Sweet Nepali Pancake Recipe

Malpuwa is Nepal’s beloved festive treat: a thin, lacy pancake made with rice flour and milk, deep‑fried until crisp at the edges and tender in the center, then soaked in a sweet syrup and topped with crunchy nuts. Traditionally served during celebrations like Tihar and Maghe Sankranti, this indulgent dessert brings warmth and joy to every table. In this guide, we’ll walk you through each step—from whisking the batter to frying the perfect malpuwa and finishing with a decadent syrup soak.

Key Sections at a Glance

Why You’ll Love This Malpuwa Recipe

Ingredients & Equipment

Ingredients

Equipment

Preparing the Batter

Frying & Syrup Soak

Why You’ll Love This Malpuwa Recipe

• Festive Favorite: A traditional Nepali dessert that elevates any celebration.

• Textural Delight: Crispy edges meet a soft, pillowy center.

• Customizable: Top with your choice of nuts, seeds, or coconut.

Ingredients & Equipment

Ingredients

• 1 cup rice flour

• 2 tbsp semolina (rava)

• 1 cup milk

• 2 tbsp plain yogurt

• 1 large egg (optional, for extra richness)

• 2 tbsp sugar

• ¼ tsp cardamom powder

• Pinch of salt

• Oil or ghee, for frying

• Syrup & Toppings:

  • ½ cup sugar + ½ cup water (simple syrup)

  • Chopped almonds, pistachios, and raisins

Equipment

• Mixing bowl & whisk

• Ladle or small measuring cup

• Nonstick frying pan or skillet

• Slotted spoon

Preparing the Batter

1. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a bowl, whisk rice flour, semolina, sugar, cardamom, and salt.

2. Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in milk, yogurt, and egg (if using) until you have a smooth, pourable batter.

3. Rest: Let the batter rest for 15 minutes so the semolina softens and the batter thickens slightly.

Frying & Syrup Soak

1. Heat Oil/Ghee: Warm a thin layer of oil or ghee over medium heat in your pan.

2. Fry Malpuwa: Pour a small ladle of batter into the pan, swirling to form a thin circle. Cook until edges lift and turn golden, about 2–3 minutes per side.

3. Make Syrup: In a small saucepan, dissolve sugar in water over low heat until slightly thickened.

4. Soak & Garnish: Dip each hot malpuwa into the warm syrup, then transfer to a serving platter. Sprinkle generously with chopped nuts and raisins.

Don’t wait—delight your loved ones with this malpuwa recipe now.