Malai Frozen Desserts: Frozen Desserts with South Asian Flavors

A celebration of South Asian flavors and ingredients in ice creams and frozen desserts from the founder of Malai, a popular ice cream shop in Brooklyn, New York.

Learn to make amazing ice creams and frozen treats at home in this fabulous cookbook from Pooja Bavishi, Malai founder. The mouthwatering recipes are refreshing and full of flavor while celebrating the culture and tradition behind the brand and its story.
Author Pooja Bavishi shares 100 recipes featuring unique flavor combinations of aromatic spices and fresh whole ingredients inspired by her childhood. While seemingly exotic, the luscious and sublime ice creams and frozen treats are easy to recreate in home kitchens everywhere.

INSPIRED STORY: Personal in nature, chronicles the author’s story of parlaying her family’s cultural heritage and lifelong love of making sweets and frozen treats into opening her own ice cream business—a celebration of flavors and first-generation experiences.

ACCESSIBLE RECIPES & EXPERTISE: The recipes are straightforward to follow, demystifying how easy it is to make high-quality ice creams and frozen desserts at home; includes helpful information on tools, pantry staples, equipment, and transport to ensure consistent and delicious results.

UNIQUE FLAVOR COMBOS: Each recipe draws on the vibrant flavors and ingredients of South Asian cuisine and Malai’s signature repertoire—such as cardamom, rose, almond, pepper, mango, chai, orange, lychee, fennel, and saffron.

SWEETS FOR ANY OCCASION: Spanning both dairy and non-dairy ice creams and frozen treats, cakes, other baked goods, toppings, and sauces, this robust collection covers it all.