Malpura (Ricotta Pancakes in Cardamom Syrup)

Name: Malpura (Ricotta Pancakes in Cardamom Syrup)
Total time: PT0D0H0M
Yield: makes ABOUT 13 PANCAKES
Ingredients: 1 cup sugar; 1 ⁄ 4 tsp. saffron; 3 whole green cardamom pods, cracked; 1 cup ricotta cheese, drained in a sieve overnight; 1 cup flour, sifted; 1 ⁄ 4 cup ghee or clarified butter; 1 ⁄ 4 cup chopped pistachios

Serves
makes ABOUT 13 PANCAKES

ARIANA LINDQUIST

These creamy pancakes soaked in cardamom syrup and sprinkled with pistachios make an ethereal dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup sugar
¹⁄₄ tsp. saffron
3 whole green cardamom pods, cracked
1 cup ricotta cheese, drained in a sieve overnight
1 cup flour, sifted
¹⁄₄ cup ghee or clarified butter
¹⁄₄ cup chopped pistachios

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Instructions

Step 1

Simmer sugar, saffron, cardamom, and 1 cup water in a 1-qt. saucepan over medium heat for 12 minutes. Mix ricotta, flour, and 3⁄4 cup water in a bowl to make a batter. Heat ghee in a 12" nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Working in batches, spoon 2-tbsp. portions of batter into skillet, and fry until golden, 2-3 minutes. Arrange pancakes in a shallow dish with sides; pour cardamom syrup over top, sprinkle with pistachios, and let soak for 5 minutes before serving.