In the city of Agra (home of the Taj Mahal) and Lucknow, a different "Taj-like" malai story exists: (also called Nimish or Malaiyyo ).
The specific dessert we know as Ras Malai has two major origin stories: taj malai
Legend has it that creamy, "malai-based" desserts were perfected by royal chefs in the during the 19th century. These treats were originally crafted for the aristocracy and were often flavored with saffron, cardamom, and rose water —ingredients famously favored by the Mughals. The Modern Invention Dispute In the city of Agra (home of the
: Some historians suggest this ethereal dessert originated in the royal courts of Awadh (Lucknow) and was inspired by Persian culinary traditions. The Modern Invention Dispute : Some historians suggest
: The family of Krishna Chandra Das (K.C. Das) asserts that he invented Ras Malai in Kolkata in the early 20th century. His father, Nobin Chandra Das, was already famous for inventing the Rasgulla in 1868.