Pooja Bavishi shares frozen treats from her South Asian-inspired cookbook 'Malai'

By Leila Fadel

Published April 15, 2025 at 4:31 AM EDT

NPR's Leila Fadel visits Pooja Bavishi < >, the author of "Malai," a South Asian-inspired frozen desserts cookbook, at her D.C. shop where they sample ice cream and make their own treat.

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Pooja Bavishi shares frozen treats from her South Asian-inspired cookbook 'Malai'