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A delightful Indian street-food snack where soft, sweet buns are generously filled with a sweetened, cardamom-flavored cream and topped with nuts. It's a simple, decadent treat that comes together in minutes.
For 4 servings
Prepare the Malai Filling
Prepare the Buns
Assemble the Malai Buns
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A delightful Indian street-food snack where soft, sweet buns are generously filled with a sweetened, cardamom-flavored cream and topped with nuts. It's a simple, decadent treat that comes together in minutes.
This indian recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 689.52 calories per serving with 6.82g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for snack or dessert.
Garnish and Serve Immediately
Add 1-2 teaspoons of unsweetened cocoa powder to the malai mixture for a chocolatey twist. Garnish with chocolate shavings.
Incorporate a few drops of rose water or a teaspoon of rose syrup (like Rooh Afza) into the malai for a fragrant, floral flavor. Garnish with dried rose petals.
Fold in finely chopped fresh fruits like mango, strawberries, or banana into the malai filling for a fresh and fruity version.
Soak a pinch of saffron strands in 1 tablespoon of warm milk for 10 minutes, then add this to the malai mixture for a beautiful color and aroma.
The combination of carbohydrates from the bun and simple sugars in the filling provides a quick source of energy, making it a satisfying treat to combat a slump.
Malai, being a dairy product, is a good source of calcium, which is essential for maintaining strong bones and teeth.
The almonds and pistachios used for garnish contribute monounsaturated fats, which are beneficial for heart health when consumed as part of a balanced diet.
A single Malai Bun contains approximately 350-450 calories, depending on the size of the bun and the amount of malai and sugar used. It's a rich and calorie-dense dessert.
Malai Bun is an indulgent treat and should be enjoyed in moderation. It is high in fat, sugar, and calories. While the nuts provide some healthy fats and the malai offers calcium, it is best considered a dessert rather than a health food.
It is strongly recommended to assemble Malai Bun just before serving. If prepared in advance, the bun will absorb moisture from the cream and become soggy. You can, however, prepare the malai filling and chop the nuts ahead of time and store them in the refrigerator.
Soft, slightly sweet buns work best. You can use fruit buns, sweet pav (a popular Indian bread roll), or even soft dinner rolls. The key is to have a soft texture that complements the creamy filling.
This usually happens if the malai or heavy cream was not cold enough before whisking. Using room temperature cream will prevent it from thickening. Ensure both the cream and the mixing bowl are thoroughly chilled for best results.
Yes, you can make a vegan version. Use vegan-friendly sweet buns and substitute the dairy malai with chilled, full-fat coconut cream (the thick part from a can of coconut milk). Whisk it with powdered sugar and cardamom just like the original recipe.