Malaiyo is one of the mouthwatering exotic gem that is prepared only in Banaras (Varanasi) during winter season (from mid November to first week of March). This exclusive and exquisite sweet is being served by few vendors since ages, in the streets since ages. Malaiyo or Mallaiyo is flavored milk froth served in a small earthen bowl, garnished with Pistachios and Almonds. The forth would just melt in your mouth and give a heavenly treat to your taste buds. The texture of foam is very delicate, cloudy and frothy. It is exclusively sold in the morning till 11 am as the foam can stand only in low temperatures. However, these days you can see Malaiyo is being sold throughout the day in many new areas such as Gowdowlia, Sigra, Assi and Lanka. But the quality of Malaiyo is not at par with what you will get in Chaukhamba, Thatheri Gali areas of old Varanasi. The way Malaiyo is made is also amazing , the process starts a day before when milk is boiled for a specified period in very large Iron Wok , then its left outside in open, overnight so that dew drops get deposited on the surface of milk initiating the process of foaming. Later, in morning the milk is flavored with Sugar, Cardamom and Saffron strands and hand churned to create the froth or foam. Finally it is garnished with nuts, typically Almonds and Pistachio and is then served in earthen clay cups. Having Malaiyo is a totally mesmerizing experience and people of Varanasi wait for winter season to have this delicate dessert.