How to pronounce Makhan malai

Makhan malai is written मक्खन मलाई where it comes from. In the International Phonetic Alphabet it is /məkʰːən məˈlaːiː/. In plain English letters that is MUK-kun ma-LAI, with the stress on the syllable in capitals. There is no recording by a native speaker yet, so use the spelling and the IPA.

What is Makhan malai?

Makhan malai is a dessert of India. Where it comes from: Uttar Pradesh. People usually eat it as a snack. Its main ingredients are dairy & cheese. It tastes sweet.

Where Makhan malai comes from

Makhan malai is one of 63 signature dishes of India on this map. See all dishes from Uttar Pradesh.

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