Makhan Malai
(Daulat ki Chaat | Malaiyo): Fluffy Saffron-Flavoured Milk Foam

Name: ~Makhan Malai~(Daulat ki Chaat | Malaiyo): Fluffy Saffron-Flavoured Milk Foam
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 1
Cuisine: North Indian cuisine
Ingredients: 1 L Full-fat milk; 200 mL Fresh cream; 100 g Granulated sugar; 1/2 tsp Green cardamom powder; a pinch Saffron strands; 1 tsp Rosewater; for garnish Chopped pistachios

50 mins

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Intermediate

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Makhan Malai, know by different names in different parts of India such as Daulat ki Chaat in Delhi, Nimish in Lucknow, Makhan Malai in Kanpur, or Malaiyo in Varanasi, is a delicate North Indian winter dessert and one of the top sweets in India. It is celebrated for its luscious, saffron-scented milk foam. The secret lies in patiently reducing full-fat milk until it transforms into an airy, melt-in-the-mouth treat. Subtly spiced with cardamom and showered with chopped pistachios, each spoonful of Makhan Malai is like tasting clouds—light, dreamy, and utterly irresistible. While it takes some elbow grease to whip up, the blissful results are well worth the effort, making it a standout among traditional dessert recipes.

Ingredients

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1 LFull-fat milk

200 mLFresh cream

100 gGranulated sugar

1/2 tspGreen cardamom powder

a pinchSaffron strands

1 tspRosewater

for garnishChopped pistachios

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Description - Step 1

Boil The Milk

Pour the milk into a large, heavy-bottomed pot. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, stirring regularly to prevent the milk from sticking to the bottom of the pot.