S01_EP02: Folktales of India_East India_DessertStory

S01_EP02: Folktales of India_East India_DessertStory

Author: Shilpa DasGupta August 20, 2021 Duration: 17:58

In my second episode, I take you to the Eastern part of India, and this time it is a unique folktale about a very special and widely loved dessert of India, 'Malpua'. Enjoy the story and immerse yourself in the unique sweetness of life. Happy listening! 😊 

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Credits:

*Original music score (intro, outro, primarily show bed) by Abhishek Papan Dutt |

*Opening song ( first verse cover): The Story by Brandi Carlile 

*Buddhist Chant from open free accessible public archive |

* Other background music pieces used (Adobe stock preview snippet clips only):

  1. Careful Folk: Audio source: Jamendo, Adobe Stock Asset ID: #449234567 |

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Malpua dessert recipe

Ingredients

For pancakes

  • Milk 1 1/2 litres
  • Refined flour 3 tablespoons
  • Mawa (khoya) dried evaporated milk solids grated 50 grams
  • Green cardamom powder 1/2 teaspoon
  • Ghee (Indian clarified butter) for shallow frying

For sugar syrup

  • Sugar 2 cups
  • Saffron a few strands

For garnishing

  • Pistachios chopped 15-20|

Method

Step 1:

Boil m

ilk in a heavy-bottomed pan

. Reduce heat and simmer till it is reduced and reaches a coating consistency. Add grated mawa and mix well.

Step 2: Bring it to room temperature. Reserve two tablespoons of sugar and form one-string sugar syrup with the rest of the sugar and two cups of water.

Step 3: Dissolve saffron in a teaspoon of hot milk. Add it to the sugar syrup. Add refined flour, green cardamom powder, and the reserved sugar to the reduced milk.

Step 4: Mix well and make a batter of pouring consistency using a little milk if required. Heat sufficient ghee in a wide-mouthed flat-bottomed kadai.

Step 5: Pour a ladle full of batter to form a pancake. Cook on slow to medium heat. Turn it over when it starts to colour slightly.

Step 6: When both sides are done, drain and immerse in the sugar syrup. Garnish with pistachios and serve hot.|

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There’s a particular magic in hearing a story told aloud, a tradition that connects us across generations and geography. Ohh Folk!!, hosted by Shilpa DasGupta, is built on that very magic. Each episode is a journey into the rich and often overlooked corners of global folklore, reviving rare tales that might otherwise fade from memory. This isn't just a collection of stories you've heard before; it's an excavation of narrative treasures from specific nations and indigenous tribes, shared with the warmth and cadence of oral storytelling. As you listen, you’ll be transported by the tales themselves and then offered a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes into the cultures from which they sprang. A core hope for this podcast is to pass these timeless pieces on to new, young listeners, ensuring the tradition continues vibrantly. Tuning in feels like being part of a quiet, steadfast effort to keep these voices alive, one story at a time. The result is a deeply engaging experience that satisfies a curiosity for both narrative and cultural heritage, making Ohh Folk!! a unique listen for anyone drawn to the threads that weave our world’s societies together.
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