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Malpua Rabri | मालपुआ रबरी | Kunal Kapur Indian Dessert Recipes | Monsoon Special Dessert | मिठाई

Chef Kunal Kapur Desserts & Sweets 40 Mins 4 Servings 1.6M views Sep 10, 2019
Looking for a recipe for Ramadan? Most comforting is a hot malpua with a thick trickling rabri. Malpua has many recipes & I bring to you the classic recipe which uses khoya to make malpua. Bring smiles to your loved ones by cooking this delight at home. Malpua with Rabri Makes 25nos

Ingredients & Measurements

Carefully curated and proportioned for authentic flavor balance. Adjust chillies and salt to your personal taste.

  • Main recipe vegetables / proteins
  • Whole and ground spices (Cumin, Turmeric, Coriander, Chilli)
  • Ginger, garlic, green chillies and fresh onions
  • Mustard oil, ghee, or neutral cooking fat
  • Fresh coriander and roasted kasoori methi for garnish

Step-by-Step Cooking Instructions

  1. 1
    For sugar syrup, take water and add sugar. Keep cooking till it becomes a single string consistency. Add rose water to it. Flavour this with cardamom powder.
  2. 2
    In another bowl add khoya, maida and Suji. Add cornflour and water and mix it. Using a whisk beat the mixture. Add saffron to this. Add sauf, green cardamom and mix. Heat oil in a pan and spread the batter. As they cook, they will start floating. At the stage cook in a high flame.  Take the Malpua out and soak in sugar syrup for 10 mins. After that plate the malpua.
  3. 3
    For Rabri add full fat milk in a pan and cook till it thickens. You can add condensed milk to this or sugar. Add cardamom powder and Saul to it. Give it a nice stir. Cool the Rabri and serve with the malpua.

Chef Kunal's Pro Secret Tip

For traditional Indian sweets and halwas, always roast nuts and aromatics in pure desi ghee over a gentle flame. If reducing milk for kheer or rabri, use a heavy-bottomed kadhai and scrape the sides regularly to develop rich, caramelized creaminess.

Recipe FAQs & Expert Advice

How long can I store leftover Malpua Rabri?

You can store leftovers in an airtight glass container in the refrigerator for up to 3 to 4 days. When reheating, warm on medium-low heat on the stovetop and add 2–3 tablespoons of warm water if the gravy has thickened in the fridge.

Can I make this recipe vegan or dairy-free?

Yes! Simply substitute dairy ghee/butter with mustard oil or neutral cooking oil, and replace milk/curd with coconut milk or cashew cream where applicable.

What is the key technique to get restaurant-style flavor in this dish?

Focus on blooming whole spices in hot oil first, patiently sautéing the onion-tomato masala until oil separates, and finishing with a pinch of crushed roasted kasoori methi and freshly ground garam masala right before serving.