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Malai Rolls | Easy Dessert
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Malai Rolls | Easy Dessert
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Malai Rolls | Easy Dessert

Indulge in the delightful taste of Malai Rolls, an easy-to-make Indian dessert featuring soft bread rolls filled with rich, creamy malai (thickened sweetened milk) and garnished with nuts. This recipe is perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings with minimal effort, offering a luxurious and comforting treat, ideal for festivals or a special occasion.
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Malai (Rabri) simmering
Malai (Rabri) simmering

Recipe Information

40m
Prep Time
30m
Cook Time
3h 10m
Total Time
4
Servings
Easy
Indian
English
Nutrition (per serving)
320
Calories
12g
Protein
45g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Filling bread with malai and nuts
Filling bread with malai and nuts

Ingredients

  • Full-fat Milk
    (For making the rabri/malai)

    1 liter
  • Granulated Sugar
    (Adjust to your sweetness preference)

    1 cup
  • Cardamom Powder
    (For aromatic flavor)

    1 teaspoon
  • Milk Powder
    (Helps thicken the malai quickly)

    1 cup
  • White Bread Slices
    (Preferably fresh, soft bread)

    8 slices
  • Almonds
    (Finely chopped, for filling and garnish)

    2 tablespoons
  • Pistachios
    (Finely chopped, for filling and garnish)

    2 tablespoons
Servings: 4
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Malai Rolls arranged and covered with rabri
Malai Rolls arranged and covered with rabri

Instructions

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  • 1

    Heat full-fat milk in a heavy-bottomed pan, add sugar and cardamom powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
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    Heat full-fat milk in a heavy-bottomed pan, add sugar and cardamom powder. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer.
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    Use a heavy-bottomed pan to prevent milk from sticking and burning.
  • 2

    In a separate small bowl, mix milk powder with 2 tablespoons of warm milk to form a smooth, lump-free paste.
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    In a separate small bowl, mix milk powder with 2 tablespoons of warm milk to form a smooth, lump-free paste.
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    Ensure the paste is smooth to avoid lumps in your malai.
  • 3

    Add the milk powder paste to the simmering milk and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a creamy rabri consistency. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
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    Add the milk powder paste to the simmering milk and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture thickens to a creamy rabri consistency. This will take about 20-25 minutes.
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    Stir constantly to prevent scorching at the bottom of the pan.
  • 4

    Remove the thickened rabri (malai) from heat and let it cool completely to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
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    Remove the thickened rabri (malai) from heat and let it cool completely to room temperature. It will thicken further as it cools.
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    For quicker cooling, transfer to a shallow dish.
  • 5

    Trim the crusts off all the white bread slices.
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    Trim the crusts off all the white bread slices.
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    You can save the crusts to make breadcrumbs.
  • 6

    Gently flatten each trimmed bread slice with a rolling pin until it is thin and pliable.
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    Gently flatten each trimmed bread slice with a rolling pin until it is thin and pliable.
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    Do not press too hard, or the bread might tear.
  • 7

    Spoon a generous amount of the cooled, thickened rabri (malai) onto one end of a flattened bread slice.
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    Spoon a generous amount of the cooled, thickened rabri (malai) onto one end of a flattened bread slice.
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    Don't overfill, or it will be hard to roll.
  • 8

    Sprinkle some finely chopped almonds and pistachios over the rabri filling.
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    Sprinkle some finely chopped almonds and pistachios over the rabri filling.
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    Soaking nuts in warm water for 15 minutes before chopping makes them easier to cut and improves texture.
  • 9

    Carefully roll up the bread slice tightly from the end with the filling to form a cylindrical roll.
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    Carefully roll up the bread slice tightly from the end with the filling to form a cylindrical roll.
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    Roll tightly but gently to prevent the bread from tearing.
  • 10

    Arrange the prepared Malai Rolls on a serving platter or in a shallow dish.
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    Arrange the prepared Malai Rolls on a serving platter or in a shallow dish.
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    Leave a little space between rolls for even soaking.
  • 11

    Pour any remaining thickened rabri over the arranged rolls, ensuring they are well-soaked and covered.
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    Pour any remaining thickened rabri over the arranged rolls, ensuring they are well-soaked and covered.
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    Ensure all rolls are generously coated for maximum flavor.
  • 12

    Garnish generously with additional chopped almonds and pistachios.
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    Garnish generously with additional chopped almonds and pistachios.
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    You can also add a pinch of saffron for extra aroma and color.
  • 13

    Chill the Malai Rolls in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before serving. This allows the bread to absorb the malai and become tender.
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    Chill the Malai Rolls in the refrigerator for at least 2-3 hours before serving. This allows the bread to absorb the malai and become tender.
    2h

    Chilling is crucial for the best texture and flavor development.
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