Holi 2026: Holi, the festival of colours, is a festival in which along with colours, food also has special importance. As soon as the month of Phalgun arrives, Gujiyan, Dahi Bhalla, Thandai and various other dishes start being prepared at home. One of these traditional dishes is Malpua which is specially made in many states on the occasion of Holi. The specialty of Malpua is that every state has a different way of making it,

But taste same. At some places it is made from milk and khoya and at other places it is made from jaggery. The relationship between Holi and Malpua is very old in different states of India. There are many places in the country where Holi is considered incomplete without Malpua. Let us tell you about those places where Malpua is given a special place on Holi. We will also tell you about different recipes.

Special recipe of Malpua in different states

In India, Holi is not only a festival of colors but also of taste. Malpua is definitely made in many homes on this day. This traditional sweet is prepared in different styles in different states. At some places it is eaten with rabri, at some places it is enjoyed without sugar syrup. Let us know in which states Malpua is specially made on Holi and what is its recipe there.

Rabdi Malpua in Rajasthan

In Rajasthan, Malpua is made in royal style. Here Malpua is fried in ghee and chilled rabri is poured over it. To make this, first of all prepare a thick batter by mixing flour, khoya and milk. To enhance the taste, add cardamom and fennel in it. Fry them in round shape in ghee and dip them in sugar syrup. Finally, serve it to the guests with Rabdi.

Banana Malpua of Bihar

The taste of Malpua is slightly different in Bihar. Ripe bananas are used here. This Malpua is often eaten without syrup. To make it, a batter is made of banana, flour, khoya and milk. Then after frying in ghee, it becomes soft and aromatic.

Traditional Malpua of Mathura

The color of Holi in Mathura is special. Here Malpua is prepared from flour and semolina. Method of making it: Batter is made from flour, semolina and milk. After frying in ghee, Malpua is dipped in light syrup. Its taste is not very sweet.

‘Ampua’ of Odisha

In Odisha, Malpua is called Ampua. Here rice flour is used instead of flour. Sweetness is provided by jaggery. Batter is made by mixing rice flour, coconut and milk. Ampua prepared by frying in oil is lightly sweet and very tasty.

There is a tradition of Malpua in Jharkhand also

Malpua is also made in Jharkhand on Holi. Here its recipe is very similar to that of Bihar and it is made in every home.