Falooda - Summer Special Drink

Falooda (also Faluda, Faloodah) is a cold dessert with origins in the Indian subcontinent. Traditionally it is made from mixing rose syrup / Mango syrup, vermicelli, sweet basil (sabza/takmaria) seeds with milk, often served with ice cream. The vermicelli used for preparing falooda is made from wheat,arrowroot, cornstarch, or sago - its readily available in market.

Falooda is not only a drink but can be a meal in itself. Some ingredients like soaked basil seeds have a cooling effect on the body. Falooda is also often served with various nuts.

Preparation Time: 30 mins

Cooking Time : 10 mins

Total Time: 40 mins

Ingredients for Mango : ( For two glasses of Falooda)

2 tbsp Basil seeds (Sabja seeds or falooda seeds)

one and half cup milk

2 tbsp Sugar

Handful Falooda sev

2 tbsp Mango Syrup 

2 scoops Mango / any other flavor ice cream.

few almonds and Pista ( Chopped for garnishing)

Recipe - 

Initial preparation - 

1. Soak Basil seeds in water for at least 30 mins. After 30 mins drain them.
2. Meanwhile take sugar and milk in a pan . let it come to a boil on medium flame, add the mango syrup, then simmer the flame for 5 mins and cool it in refrigerator. Milk becomes thick. 

Make Falooda Sev -

1. Take some water in a pan, let it boil. Now add falooda sev to the water and let it boil for 5-7 mins till the sev gets cooked.
2. Drain it and rinse it with cold water immediately

Dressing the Falooda -

1. Take two glasses, add spoonful of Basil seeds to it.
2. Next, on top of it add falooda Sev
3. Add 1/2 tbsp of Mango syrup on top of Sev
4. Pour the flavored milk in it, some more basil seeds on the top.
5. Now add a scoop of Ice cream
6. Garnish it with chopped almonds, Pista
7. Serve immediately. 

If you want to make a Rose Falooda, instead of Mango Syrup, you can add Rose Syrup.

@Manali' s Recipe