Summer's BEST treat; Royal Rose Falooda is a great drink or dessert!
Plump basil seeds, cooked silky noodles and rose syrup give this drink an amazing taste and texture along with nuts, jelly, ice cream and whole milk.
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Summers are almost here and we are loving all the drinks we make through the warm days. While there is chaas, lassi and various fruit based sodas, falooda is a personal favorite for sure.
My favorite memories of falooda have to be at the various restaurants in Mumbai, India like Shiv Sagar and Shabri. They serve the BEST Pav Bhaji and falooda I have ever had.
When the server walks towards the table with a tall glass full of delicious ingredients; it is a great sight. And when everyone on the table orders one, the tray full of 6-8 glasses is a delight to watch!
Video Recipe
What is Rose Falooda?
Faluda or Falooda is a popular dessert in India and is generally served in tall glasses with multi-colored layers. The mix of flavors and textures within a single glass is simply great.
The most popular falooda flavor is definitely 'Rose'. This flavor is generally at the top of the list at restaurants and is the most ordered flavor too!
The basic ingredients in all the flavors remain same, save the syrup. The rose flavored syrup gives the falooda a deep pink color and lots of flavor.
A glass full of milk, rose syrup and other ingredients can easily be called as a dessert and so the recipe works as both; a drink and a dessert.
What you need to make this Falooda?
Rose Syrup: The key ingredient in the recipe is the sweetened flavoring syrup. It adds a pop of color and so much taste.
I have used Kalverts in the recipe. Rooh Afza is a very popular brand to use too.
Milk: Whole milk is used in the recipe to make sure the drink is rich and creamy. Using any low fat milk will result in a thinner version and will not be as rich as full fat.
Sabja Seeds: Sweet Basil seeds adds so much texture to the drink. Similar to chia seeds, these tiny seeds are soaked in water to bloom. These are also called Takmaria.
Once bloomed, they can be used in any recipe. These tiny seeds have cooling properties making them perfect for summer drinks.
Plus, they are rich in fiber, omega-3 and full of minerals. A spoon of these seeds do go a long way in terms of health benefits and flavor.
Chia seeds can be used if these are not available.
Thin Noodles: Known as Falooda Sev, these yellow noodles are cooked in hot water till soft and used in the recipe.
Made from arrow root or sago starch, these are quick to cook, super silky and perfect for falooda. They turn light yellow on cooking and once added to the drink, they tend to take the rose color from the syrup.
If these are not available, vermicelli cooked in water can be used.
Ice-Cream: Vanilla ice-cream works best for this recipe. However, adding kulfi or strawberry and rose ice cream works too.
I have used Vanilla ice cream here.
Jelly: An optional ingredient in falooda, I love jelly (jell-o) in mine. It adds a pop of color and a sweet sour taste too.
Generally strawberry jelly is used in the recipe. A combination of different colored jelly can be used too.
Nuts and Rose petals: Used for garnish, nuts like pistachios and dried rose petals are great to add to the recipe.
Frequently asked questions
How to get the ombre look for the falooda?
Falooda tastes great in any way that it is made!
However, it does look super pretty when made with the ombré effect. To get that, start with the jelly, basil seeds and falooda sev. Then add milk and pour the rose syrup.
Top with ice cream to get a deep pink color at the base and transition to white at the top!
How to cook the jelly for the recipe?
To ensure the jelly is made well, use only half the water as mentioned on the package.
That way, it cubes up well for the falooda.
Can the ingredients be made ahead of time?
Yes indeed! The easiest way to plan for making falooda is to make the sev before hand, soak the basil seeds and make the jelly.
These can easily be made a day before and refrigerated till ready to use.
How to get it right each time
- Use whole milk in the recipe. Lower fat content milk will not give the falooda the required creaminess. Sweeten the milk if desired.
- Ice cream is an optional ingredient but it adds so much flavor! Try kulfi, rose flavored ice cream or stick to vanilla ice cream for the recipe.
- Serve the drink in a tall glass. The layers look pretty and the final product is perfectly portioned in a thin tall glass.
- The ingredients like basil seeds and sev can be made a day before. Jelly is best made a day in advance or even a couple of days before.
Steps
1- To cook the falooda sev, heat 1 ½ cups water till it boils. Add the sev, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes till the sev is soft. Drain and set aside.
2- Soak the takmaria or basil seeds in water for 30 minutes. Use hot water to speed up the process. Once they become translucent, drain and set aside.
3- In a tall glass add jelly. Top with basil seeds.
4- Add the cooked Falooda Sev.
5- Add the milk. Do not stir.
6- Pour in the rose syrup.
7- Place a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top.
6- Add chopped nuts and dried rose petals on it. Serve with a straw and a long spoon.
Royal Rose Falooda
Ingredients
- 2 cups Whole Milk cold
- 4 tablespoon Rose Syrup
- ⅛ cup Basil Seeds (Takmaria)
- ¼ cup Falooda Sev (vermicelli)
- 2 scoops Vanilla Ice cream
- ¼ cup Prepared Jell-o
- 2 cups Water
- 2 tablespoon Chopped Pistachios
- 1 tablespoon Dried rose petals
Instructions
- To cook the falooda sev, heat 1 ½ cups water till it boils. Add the sev, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes till the sev is soft. Drain and set aside.
- Soak the takmaria or basil seeds in ½ cup water for 30 minutes. Use hot water to speed up the process. Once they become translucent, drain and set aside.
- In a tall glass add half the jell-o. Top with half the basil seeds and falooda sev.
- Add 1 cup milk and pour in 2 tablespoon rose syrup.
- Place a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top.
- Add chopped nuts and dried rose petals on it. Serve with a straw and a long spoon.
Nutrition
Yield: 2
Royal Rose Falooda
Summer's BEST treat; Royal Rose Falooda is a great drink or dessert! Plump basil seeds, cooked silky noodles and rose syrup give this drink an amazing taste and texture along with nuts, jelly, ice cream and whole milk.
Prep time: 10 MinCook time: 5 MinTotal time: 15 Min
Ingredients
- Whole Milk 2 cups (cold)
- Rose Syrup 4 tbsp
- Basil Seeds (Takmaria) ¼ cup
- Falooda Sev (vermicelli) ¼ cup
- Vanilla Ice cream 2 scoops
- Prepared Jell-o ¼ cup
- Water 2 cups
- Chopped Pistachios and dried rose petals to top
Instructions
- To cook the falooda sev, heat 1 ½ cups water till it boils. Add the sev, stir and cook for 4-5 minutes till the sev is soft. Drain and set aside.
- Soak the takmaria or basil seeds in ½ cup water for 30 minutes. Use hot water to speed up the process. Once they become translucent, drain and set aside.
- In a tall glass add half the jell-o. Top with half the basil seeds and falooda sev.
- Add 1 cup milk and pour in 2 tablespoon rose syrup.
- Place a scoop of vanilla ice-cream on top.
- Add chopped nuts and dried rose petals on it. Serve with a straw and a long spoon.
Notes:
- Use whole milk in the recipe. Lower fat content milk will not give the falooda the required creaminess. Sweeten the milk if desired.
- Ice cream is an optional ingredient but it adds so much flavor! Try kulfi, rose flavored ice cream or stick to vanilla ice cream for the recipe.
- Serve the drink in a tall glass. The layers look pretty and the final product is perfectly portioned in a thin tall glass.
- The ingredients like basil seeds and sev can be made a day before. Jelly is best made a day in advance or even a couple of days before.
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