Falooda Recipe Video

Falooda is delicious rose flavored milk (served with Ice Cream) which can be a refreshing drink or a unique dessert idea. Falooda is made with Basil Seeds, known as Tukmaria, which are great for digestion after a heavy meal. Watch this video and learn how to make a truly wonderful Indian concoction.

Summary

Preparation Time10 MinCooking Time10 Min
Ready In20 MinDifficulty LevelVery Easy
Health IndexJust EnjoyServings2
CuisineIndianCourseDessert
MethodChillingMain IngredientMilk

Ingredients

 
Whole Milk (aka Full Cream) - 2 cups
 
Basil Seeds (Tukmaria) - 1/2 tsp
 
Vanilla Ice Cream - 1/2 cup
 
Falooda Sev - handful
 
Rose Syrup - 5 tbsp
 
Sugar - 1 1/2 tbsp or to taste
 
Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder - 1 pinch
 
Pistachios - 1 tsp (corsely ground), for garnish
 
Vanilla Ice Cream - 2 scoops, for serving

Directions

Method:

1. Soak the Basil Seeds (Tukmaria) in water for a minimum of 30 minutes, longer is better.
2. Meanwhile, heat 2 cups of water in a pan; let it come to a boil.
3. Add Falooda Sev and let it cook for 3 minutes. Take it off the flame.
4. Also, heat the Milk and let it come to a boil. Take it off the flame.
5. Add Cardamom Powder, Sugar and Rose Syrup. Mix.
6. Strain the Falooda Sev and add it to the Milk.
7. Allow the milk-mixture to chill in the refrigerator - approximately 3 hours.
8. Strain the Basil seeds and add to the chilled Milk.
9. At this time, also add the 1/2-cup of Vanilla Ice Cream and mix it in well.
10. In a glass, add 1 scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and then pour the Chilled Milk.
11. Garnish with the coarsely ground pistachios and serve immediately.
12. Serves 2.

Tips:

1. Like your desserts sweeter? - just add extra rose syrup and sugar.
2. Very kid-friendly recipe. They can make and eat it.
3. If you are running short on time, you can use cold milk (without boiling). The flavor is slightly different.
4. Health tip: Substitute Low Fat Milk and Low Fat Ice Cream.

Comments

nu says :

GOOOOOOd
Posted on: 2 February 2010 - 4:23pm

kaycee says :

Falooda.....A great summer cooler and a favorite with everyone back home
Posted on: 18 September 2007 - 1:54am

shantihhh says :

Very interesting!
Posted on: 6 September 2007 - 5:06pm

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