Mango Falooda

Mango falooda is a delicious multi-layered dessert with full-on mango flavor and many different textures in one. Actually this is a cross between drink and dessert. A must-make when mangoes are in season for mango lovers like me!

2 glasses of mango falooda.

❤️ About Mango Falooda Recipe

This is the variation of traditional rose-flavored falooda for mango lovers. 

Easy to make: It looks like there are so many components for each and every layer. But trust me it is super easy to make and anyone can prepare this mango falooda with some prep work.

Little prep work required: Follow these tips and flow to make the prep work easy and it gets done in just 30 minutes (from prep to serving)

  • First, soak the sabja seeds. It takes 20 minutes of soaking time.
  • While seeds are soaking, cook falooda sev. 
  • Also, make other elements ready like chopping mango, making mango puree (if making homemade), dissolve sugar in the milk.
  • Keep the serving glass ready.
  • Once all the elements are prepped just assemble mango falooda and serve.

🧾 Ingredient Notes

  • Sabja seeds: It is also known as basil seeds or tukmaria. Looks like chia seeds, but they are different. In the absence of it, you can sure use chia seeds. You can soak it a day before and store it in the refrigerator.
  • Falooda sev: It is easily available in Indian grocery stores. You can see the sev packet in the step-by-step pics below for your reference.
  • Mango pulp: I have used fresh, ripe mangoes and blended them into the blender to make a pulp. If needed, add sugar while making pulp. Instead, you can use store-bought canned mango pulp that is available in Indian stores.
  • Milk: Full-fat whole milk is a must to get a rich, creamy texture.
  • Mango ice cream: Use homemade or store-bought. Instead, you can use vanilla ice cream. But I prefer mango to get the more intense flavor.

👩‍🍳 How To Make Mango Falooda? (Pics) 

1) Take sabja seeds in a bowl and add ½ cup of water.

2) Let it soak for 20-30 minutes. They will get bigger and absorb most of the water. If there is any water then drain it.

3) Bring around 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan for cooking falooda sev.

4) Add sev as soon as the water comes to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes (or as per the package instructions). Drain the water and rinse the sev with cold water to stop the cooking process. Using kitchen scissors cut the sev into 1-inch pieces so it will be easier to eat with a spoon.

Collage of 4 images showing soaking sabja seeds, falooda sev and cooked sev.

Also, do the following preps while seeds are soaking.

  • Add sugar into the milk and stir until sugar is dissolved. Instead, you can heat up the milk until sugar is dissolved. But you have do this step few hours earlier, so you can chill the milk before making mango falooda. So I prefer to add sugar (in powder form) to cold milk and mix.
  • Peel and cut the mangoes into cubes. Keep 1 cup of mango cubes and make a puree of rest. 

5) Start assembling. Add a spoonful of soaked basil seeds and then a spoonful of cooked sev.

6) Add 2 tablespoons of mango pulp followed by a few mango pieces.

7) Repeat the same layers (seeds, sev, mango pulp) without mango pieces.

8) Add ½ cup of milk.

9) Top it with a scoop of ice cream.

10) Garnish with chopped nuts, some mango pieces and a mint leaf. Repeat the same for the rest 3 glasses.

Collage of 6 images showing adding layers one by one to assemble mango falooda.

💭 Expert Tips For Mango Falooda Recipe

  • You may need to adjust the quantity of the ingredients depending on the size of the glass. 
  • If you want to make a smaller serving size then do not repeat the layers. Just do one time only.
  • Chia seeds can be used instead of basil seeds. They have the same texture.
  • Do not overcook the falooda sev. The overcooked, mushy texture is not pleasant in the mango falooda.

🥣 Storage Instructions

  • Once assembled in the glass, mango falooda should be served right away.
  • You can prepare the different elements ahead of time (a day before) and store them in the refrigerator. The next day, you just have to assemble it.
mango falooda in a glass garnished with mint leaves.

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Mango Falooda Recipe

5 from 1 vote
2 glasses of mango falooda.
Mango falooda is a delicious multi-layered dessert with full-on mango flavor and many different textures in one.
Kanan
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Serving Size 4

US measuring cups are used (1 cup = 240 ml)

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon Basil seeds (Sabja seeds or Falooda seeds), soaked in ½ cup water for 20 mins
  • ¾ cup Falooda sev
  • 2 cups Milk
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 1 cup Mango pulp or puree
  • 1 cup Mangoes, cut into cubes
  • 4 scoops Ice cream, mango or vanilla
  • Chopped nuts (almonds, cashews, pistachios), for garnishing
  • Mint leaves, for garnishing

Instructions

  • Take sabja seeds in a bowl and add ½ cup of water.
  • Let it soak for 20-30 minutes. They will get bigger and absorb most of the water. If there is any water then drain it.
  • Bring around 3 cups of water to a rolling boil in a saucepan for cooking falooda sev.
  • Add sev as soon as the water comes to a boil and cook for 4-5 minutes (or as per the package instructions). Drain the water and rinse the sev with cold water to stop the cooking process. Using kitchen scissors cut the sev into 1-inch pieces so it will be easier to eat with a spoon.
  • Add sugar into the milk and stir until sugar is dissolved. Instead, you can heat up the milk until sugar is dissolved. But you have do this step few hours earlier, so you can chill the milk before making mango falooda. So I prefer to add sugar (in powder form) to cold milk and mix.
  • Peel and cut the mangoes into cubes. Keep 1 cup of mango cubes and make a puree of rest.
  • Start assembling. Add a spoonful of soaked basil seeds and then a spoonful of cooked sev.
  • Add 2 tablespoons of mango pulp followed by a few mango pieces.
  • Repeat the same layers (seeds, sev, mango pulp) again without mango pieces.
  • Add ½ cup of milk. Top it with a scoop of ice cream.
  • Garnish with chopped nuts, some mango pieces and a mint leaf. Repeat the same for rest glasses.

Notes

  • You may need to adjust the quantity of the ingredients depending on the size of the glass.
  • If you want to make a smaller serving size then do not repeat the layers. Just do one time only.
  • Chia seeds can be used instead of basil seeds. They have the same texture.
  • Do not overcook the falooda sev. The overcooked, mushy texture is not pleasant in the mango falooda.
  • You can prepare the different elements ahead of time (a day before) and store them in the refrigerator. The next day, you just have to assemble it.

Nutrition

Calories: 321kcal (16%) | Carbohydrates: 53g (18%) | Protein: 7.7g (15%) | Fat: 10.2g (16%) | Saturated Fat: 6.2g (31%) | Cholesterol: 39mg (13%) | Sodium: 112mg (5%) | Potassium: 483mg (14%) | Fiber: 3g (12%) | Sugar: 48.5g (54%) | Vitamin A: 1050IU (21%) | Vitamin C: 39.6mg (48%) | Calcium: 240mg (24%) | Iron: 0.2mg (1%)
5 from 1 vote

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