Making malai from milk at home has been a tradition for thousands of years in India. In this recipe video and step-by-step instructions, you will see and learn how to make Malai at home using only full cream or whole milk. You’ll see how to get thick malai from milk with this step-by-step recipe. This video is very helpful to those people who prefer to make it at home rather than buy it from the market. It is also a very versatile and useful ingredient as It is used to make ghee(clarified butter) and butter. I’ve also shared a recipe on how to make ghee and how to make butter from milk along with buttermilk in one single recipe that you can check out. It is also used in making sweets and recipes such as malai kofta, and malai chaap. You can make pure malai at home and use it to make other dishes of your choice. The taste of the dish using homemade ingredients is far better. In this recipe for making homemade malai, I will show the easiest way to get thick malai.
Also, check out my other Homemade recipes such as Homemade Curd/Dahi, How to Make Peanut Butter from Raw Peanuts, Homemade Protein Powder for Weight Loss, How to Make Paneer from Milk, and How to Make Rose Water Toner at Home. Also, Try this very delicious and healthy Indian Ice cream – Malai Kulfi Recipe.
Benefits of Homemade Malai
Homemade malai is known for various health benefits and is good for skin and hair. It contains vitamins A, B, and E It increases immunity. it is rich in healthy fats, calcium, and other essential minerals. Malai has exfoliating properties which remove dead skin cells so you can also make Homemade face masks from Malai.
It is a very basic ingredient in Indian cooking. It is used in many recipes such as ice creams, and other desserts. It adds flavor and richness to any recipe. It has anti-aging properties and it also reduces inflammation of the skin. It is probiotic in nature and improves digestion. It is free from preservatives so it is a healthier choice compared to the market ones which contain preservatives.
Homemade thick Malai from Milk Recipe Video
Are Malai and Cream the Same?
No, People usually also call malai cream but there is a difference between the two. Malai is made from buffalo milk in India as it contains more fat, whereas cream is made from regular whole milk. Malai made from Indian Cow milk will be less thick but more healthy as it is superior with low fat and more nutrients.
To make Malai, we boil the milk and let it cool down, it also contains coagulated milk proteins, Whereas cream does not contain coagulated milk proteins as it is not heated or boiled. We simply wait for the cream to collect on the surface.
Fresh Malai from Milk Ingredients
- 1-liter full cream milk (Don’t use skimmed but full cream milk as you would not get thick malai from it)
How to make thick Malai from Milk (Step by Step Instructions)
1. Pour 1 liter of full cream milk into a heavy bottom pan or pot.
2. Heat milk on a high flame and wait until it comes to a boil.
3. After it comes to a boil, let it simmer for a total of 5 minutes. First, use a spatula and continuously take out and pour some milk for 1 minute. This will create a thick foam-like texture. After 1 minute. Let it cook for 4 minutes.
4. Turn off the flame. Let the milk cool for 3-4 hours at room temperature and then refrigerate it overnight.
5. You will find a layer of thick malai formed on the top in the morning.
6. Use a knife to scratch the sides.
7. Skim off the layer using a spatula. You can see that Malai formed on top of the milk is so thick using this method.
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How to make Malai
Ingredients
- 1 litre full cream milk
Instructions
- Pour milk into a pot.
- Heat milk on high flame until one boil
- After a boil, let it simmer for 5 minutes.
- Turn off the flame. Let the milk cool for 3-4 hours. Refrigerate it overnight.
- You will find a layer of thick malai formed on the top.
- Skim off the layer using a knife and spatula.
- Your homemade malai is ready.
