The Economic Times

No ice or cone, just milk and fire. Himachal Pradeshs unique ice cream is served in leaf plates

Discover Malai Baraf, a traditional Himachali ice cream prepared without freezers or modern machines. This unique dessert is made by slow-cooking rich buffalo milk over a wood fire for hours, resulting in a dense, creamy, and naturally flavored delicacy. Served on leaf plates, it maintains its form without refrigeration, offering a rich, velvety, and danedar texture.