Falooda Recipe
Description: Falooda is a delightful Indian summer beverage known for its refreshing taste and unique texture, featuring cornflour vermicelli or cellophane noodles suspended in a sweet and creamy concoction. This recipe offers a simplified version using readily available ingredients, perfect for beginners and busy weeknights.
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Recipe Category: Frozen Desserts
- Keywords: Beverages, Dessert, Asian, Indian, Kid Friendly, Summer, Weeknight, Beginner Cook, Stove Top, < 4 Hours, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 345
- Fat Content: 14.8g
- Saturated Fat: 9.1g
- Cholesterol: 57.5mg
- Sodium Content: 160.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 44.6g
- Fiber: 0.7g
- Sugar: 30.8g
- Protein Content: 9.2g
Ingredients:
| Quantity | Ingredient |
|---|---|
| 2 1/2 | cups milk |
| 6 | tablespoons sugar |
| 3 | scoops vanilla ice cream |
| 4 | tablespoons cornflour |
| 3 | cups water |
| 1 1/2 | tablespoons basil seeds |
| 2 | tablespoons rose syrup |
| 1 1/4 | cups crushed ice |
Instructions:
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Prepare Vermicelli or Noodles:
- In a bowl, mix together cornflour and water until well combined.
- Cook the mixture over low heat, stirring constantly until it begins to look transparent.
- Place the cooked mixture into a colander set over a pan containing ice water.
- Press the mixture through the colander using the back of a wooden spoon, allowing the pieces to fall into the ice water and solidify.
- Keep the solidified pieces aside for 30 minutes, then strain and set aside.
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Prepare Sweetened Milk:
- In a saucepan, heat milk and sugar over medium heat until the sugar is completely dissolved.
- Once the sugar is dissolved, remove from heat and chill the sweetened milk in the refrigerator until cold.
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Prepare Basil Seeds:
- Soak basil seeds in water for about 15 minutes, then drain and set aside.
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Assemble Falooda:
- In serving glasses, place 2 tablespoons of soaked basil seeds followed by 2 tablespoons of prepared cornflour vermicelli or noodles.
- Add 2 tablespoons of rose syrup and a handful of crushed ice into each glass.
- Pour in the cold sweetened milk until the glasses are about three-quarters full.
- Top each glass with a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
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Serve:
- Serve the falooda immediately with a long spoon and a straw for sipping and enjoying the layers of flavors and textures.
Recipe Notes:
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the falooda by adding more or less sugar according to your taste preferences.
- You can customize the falooda by adding additional toppings such as chopped nuts, fruit pieces, or whipped cream.
- For a vegan version, substitute dairy milk and ice cream with plant-based alternatives such as almond milk and vegan ice cream.
- Experiment with different flavors of syrup such as mango, strawberry, or pistachio for a variety of falooda experiences.
- Serve falooda chilled for the best refreshing taste, especially on hot summer days.
Enjoy this delightful Indian summer drink with friends and family, and savor the burst of flavors with every sip! 🍹🌞
