Pooja Bavishi, the owner of Malai Ice Cream, reflects on her childhood love for mithai but has reinvented traditional sweets to incorporate saltiness, creatively balancing flavors.
Mithai holds a special place in festivities like Diwali, but as tastes evolve, many South Asian American chefs are reimagining these sweets into modern desserts like ice cream.
The transition from traditional mithai to modern interpretations showcases a blend of cultural heritage and personal tastes, revealing how flavors can shift in contemporary cuisine.
Sweetness in mithai is a hallmark for some, yet for others, the introduction of elements like salt creates a more appealing and complex dessert experience.
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