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Janhvi Kapoor is a true blue foodie, and her past interviews along with IG posts prove the statement. From eating idli with mutton curry to sharing her recipe for no-carb noodles. Kapoor is a desi at heart but likes to enjoy delicacies across the world.
In the past, she has revealed her favourite dishes include every Indian delights like chilla, homemade dal chawal, and more. But what her fans did not know was her love for sweet dishes. While most celebrities swear by cutting sugar from their, Janhvi Kapoor’s recent Instagram story will surely make you crave some.
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Janhvi Kapoor Relishes This Indian Sweet For Breakfast
Taking it to Instagram on October 4, 2024, Janhvi Kapoor shared a glimpse of her breakfast. It was a popular Indian sweet - malpua served with rabri. The actor captioned it the ‘breakfast of champs’.
While rabri is prepared by reducing milk and garnishing it with saffron and dry fruits, malpua is a deep-fried sweet. It is prepared by frying sweet all-purpose flour batter in hot ghee and transferring deep-fried malpua in the sugar syrup.
5 Different Kinds Of Malpua You Must Try
Much like many Indian sweets, malpua also has many varieties. Here is a list of five popular kinds that you must savour irrespective of the festival you are celebrating.
Bengali Malpua
The Bengali version includes bananas and coconut in the batter. This adds the quotient of natural sweetness and infuses the dish with tropical flavours. Some people also add a touch of black pepper to the batter for a spicy kick.
Rajasthani Malpua
In Rajasthan, maida and sugar are combined with khoya prepared by reducing milk. It makes the recipe rich in flavour. People also sprinkle crushed cardamom to the mix to make it more refreshing. It is only in Rajasthan that malpua is sometimes served with rabri.
South Indian Malpua
In South India, a dish similar to malpua is prepared, and it is called appam. Rice flour, jaggery, and coconut are combined to prepare the batter for the delight. It boasts a different texture and flavour than what North Indians cherish.
Bihari Malpua
In Bihar, malpua is made with wheat flour. The batter also contains fennel seeds and bananas. The dish has a spongy texture. It is also less sweet compared to other variants sold across India.
Odia Malpua
People in Odisha refer to malpua as poda pitha. It is prepared during festivals using grated coconut, rice flour, and jaggery. Its earthy notes and rich flavour make it a must-have whenever you are touring the state.
