Malpua is an authentic Indian Dessert made with ricotta which is rich and perfect for those with a sweet tooth. This recipe features pistachios and saffron in a luscious syrup.
1 3⁄4 cup water, separated
1 cup sugar
1/4 tsp Organic Kashmiri Saffron*
3 Organic Cardamom*, green pods
1 cup ricotta cheese drained in a sieve overnight
1 cup flour sifted
1/4 cup Grassfed Organic Ghee*
1/4 cup pistachios chopped
Instructions:
1. Simmer sugar, saffron, cardamom, and 1 cup water in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium heat for 12 minutes.
2. Mix ricotta, flour, and 3⁄4 cup water in a bowl to make a batter.
3. Heat ghee in a 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat.
4. Working in batches, spoon 2-tbsp. portions of batter into skillet, and fry until golden, 2-3 minutes.