Falooda is a unique rose-flavored dessert drink with many layers of different elements such as jelly, basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, sweetened milk, ice cream, and the topping of nuts and rose petals.
3teaspoonBasil seeds (Sabja seeds or Falooda seeds)
25gramsFalooda sev(I have used half a packet)
6tablespoonsRose Syrup
4scoopsIce creamVanilla
1tablespoonPistachiossliced
1tablespoonsAlmondssliced
Dried rose petalsor fresh optional for garnishing
Instructions
To Make Jelly, In a saucepan over medium heat, combine water, sugar, agar-agar powder, and rose syrup. Stir well and bring it to a gentle simmer.
Let it simmer for 2 minutes, until everything is dissolved.
Pour the mixture into an 8x8 pan and let it set for 2 hours at room temperature.
Once firm, cut the jelly into small pieces. Keep it aside or refrigerate in an airtight container to chill. (Note: This makes more jelly than needed for 4 servings.)
To Make Sweetened Milk, Combine milk and condensed milk in a bowl. Whisk until fully blended, then refrigerate to chill.
To Soak Sabja Seeds, in a bowl, add sabja (basil seeds) and water. Let them soak for 30 minutes until they swell and form a gel-like coating. Once ready, refrigerate to keep them chilled.
To Make Falooda Sev, In a saucepan, bring water to a rolling boil. Add falooda sev and cook for 5-7 minutes (or follow the instructions on your package). You’ll notice the color changes from yellow to white once cooked.
Drain the cooked sev and rinse it under cold water to stop the cooking process.
Use kitchen scissors to cut it into small pieces.
Assemble Falooda:
Note: the proportions may vary depending on the size of your glass. Given amount below is for 1 serving and take it as a guide.
Add around 2 tablespoons of jelly to the bottom of the glass.
Add 2 tablespoons falooda sev on top.
Add 2 tablespoons sabja seeds on top.
Add 1 ½ tablespoons rose syrup (drizzle some on the inner sides of the glass as well.
Slowly add around ½ cup of milk.
Add a scoop of ice cream.
Garnish with chopped nuts, and dried rose petals and drizzle around ½ teaspoon of rose syrup as a garnish and
Notes
Make sure all the elements (components) are chilled before you start assembling falooda.
Assembled falooda should be served right away. But individual elements of falooda (jelly, soaked sabja, cooked falooda sev, sweetened milk) can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator for 3 days.