Malai : Frozen Desserts Inspired by South Asian Flavors
By Pooja Bavishi, Malai
2025 • Weldon Owen
A celebration of South Asian flavors by Pooja Bavishi, the founder of acclaimed Malai ice cream. Malai’s treats are always eggless, sometimes vegan, and come in a variety of delightful forms: ice cream, kulfi pops, ice cream cakes, and ice cream sandos.
Learn to create frozen desserts at home with this first-of-its-kind South Asian-inspired ice cream cookbook. Bavishi shares the secrets behind Malai’s beloved flavors, including Rose with Cinnamon Roasted Almonds, Mango & Cream, and Coffee Cardamom. Discover how to make their famous Orange Fennel French Toast and Parle-G Masala Chai Ice Cream Sandwiches.
From ice cream bars and cones to pies, cakes, and cookies, this storied collection of 100 recipes will transform your at-home desserts with sweet, spiced, and flavorful frozen treats.
Tags: AAPI & diaspora authors, baking, Books, dessert, desserts, egg-free, ice cream, indian, Pre-Order, south asian, vegan baking