Malpua

Ingredients:

For Barter

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1cup refined flour ( Maida)

Approx 1 cup water ( Milk for an enhanced taste)

1 ripe banana

One pinch baking soda

1 tea spoon Aniseed (Panamahuri)

2 cardamom ground 

For syrup

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1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Steps:

1. Mix the refined flour and water (or milk) to make a thick barter.

2. Add in baking soda, Aniseed and powdered cardamom. Set the barter aside for 15-30 mins.

3. Add in 1 cup sugar to 1 cup water. Gently stir to make the syrup. Leave it on simmer while the malpua is being done.

4. Add a mashed banana to the barter and mix in thoroughly.

5. Heat oil or ghee in a shallow fry pan. Pour in 1 ladle of the barter and fry until golden brown.

6. Take the malpua out, drain the oil and let soak in the syrup for 2-3 mins.

7. Take out the malpua and keep aside. It can be served hot or cold.

Tips:

Add a glob of vanilla ice cream to make it taste better!