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Chocolate Malpua

Chocolate Malpua

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Malpua
Yash Mahendra Lakhan
Written by
Yash Mahendra Lakhan
Senior Content Operations Executive

Why
Chocolate Malpua
Belongs On Your Dhanteras 2026 Dessert Platter

45 mins
Cooking Time
Medium
Difficulty
16
Ingredients
Veg
Diet
Chocolate Malpua takes the classic Indian festive pancake and gives it a chocolatey twist. The batter made with flour, semolina, khoya, and cocoa powder ensures that the finished pancakes have crisp edges and a soft interior. The spice combination of cardamom and fennel enhances the flavour of the dessert, while the cocoa lends richness to it. This is a great option for Dhanteras 2026 for anyone who is interested in making a traditional Indian dessert with a modern touch. The malpuas are shallow-fried until golden brown, briefly dipped in fragrant sugar syrup, and coated with melted Fabelle Divine Minis Dark Chocolate. The sweetness of khoya adds richness while the semolina gives texture. The syrup should coat the pancakes lightly without soaking them. Among the different types of sweets for Diwali, this one provides different elements in terms of cocoa bitterness, sugary syrup and mild spices. The chocolaty topping can be tailored to suit one’s taste. Serve the Chocolate Malpua hot or at room temperature, with some nuts on top. You can make it during the Diwali Dhanteras puja celebration; however, it must follow the customs and traditions of the household when it comes to preparations. Fry the pancakes right before serving them to get the best results, and then pour over the syrup and chocolate.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
½ cupall-purpose flour (maida)
2 tbspcocoa powder
2 tbspfine semolina (sooji)
¼ cupkhoya, crumbled
3 tbsppowdered sugar
½ cupmilk, or as required
¼ tspfennel powder
¼ tspcardamom powder
for shallow-fryOil or ghee
½ cupsugar (For the sugar syrup)
½ cupwater
2green cardamom pods
1 tsprose water, optional
50 gdark chocolate, chopped (For the chocolate topping)
2 tbsp warm milk or cream
1 tbspchopped pistachios or almonds