What is
Malai?

Malai is a type of clotted cream used in Indian cuisine, often as a topping or ingredient in sweet and savory dishes.

Origins & History

Malai originates from the Indian subcontinent and is a staple in Indian cuisine. Traditionally, it is obtained by boiling non-homogenized whole milk and then skimming the thick layer of fat that forms on the surface once the milk cools down.

Taste & Texture

Malai has a rich, creamy, and slightly sweet taste.

Ingredients

Whole Milk

Whole Milk

The milk is boiled to separate the cream from the milk, forming the malai.

This item may contain the following allergens:

lactose

Lactose

Malai

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