Malpua
मालपुआ
MAHL-poo-ah
A traditional Indian sweet pancake, often served during festivals.
Meaning & usage
Malpua is a popular Indian dessert that consists of a fried pancake made from a batter of flour, milk, and sugar, sometimes flavored with cardamom or fennel. It is often soaked in sugar syrup and garnished with nuts. Malpua is especially popular during festivals like Holi and Diwali and is enjoyed in various regions with slight variations in preparation.
In a sentence
During Holi, my grandmother always makes delicious malpua for the family.
As seen in crosswords
Malpua is a 6-letter answer. A typical clue:
“A traditional Indian sweet pancake, often served during festivals” (6)
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