Description
Falooda is a traditional Indian dessert drink that combines creamy milk, floral rose syrup, crunchy basil seeds, and delicate vermicelli for a refreshing and indulgent treat. This rosy milkshake is perfect for cooling down on warm days and offers a delightful blend of textures and flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Basil Seed Mixture
- 2 tbsp basil seeds
- Hot water (enough to cover basil seeds)
Vermicelli
- Vermicelli (quantity as preferred)
- Hot water (enough to soak vermicelli)
Milkshake Base
- 500 ml whole milk
- 3 tbsp sugar
- 3 tbsp rose syrup (Kai lin brand recommended)
Garnish
- Pistachio seeds
- Edible rose petals
- Optional: Ice cream
Instructions
- Prepare Basil Seeds: Soak 2 tablespoons of basil seeds in enough hot water to cover them and let them sit for 20 minutes until they become gloopy and gelatinous.
- Soak Vermicelli: Pour hot water over the vermicelli and let it soak for 4 minutes. Then drain the water completely.
- Boil Milk Mixture: In a thick-bottomed pan, combine 500 ml whole milk, 3 tablespoons sugar, and 3 tablespoons rose syrup. Bring the mixture to a boil while stirring to dissolve the sugar.
- Cool Milk Mixture: Remove the milk from heat and set it aside to cool down to room temperature.
- Assemble Falooda: In a large glass, add 2 tablespoons of the soaked basil seeds followed by 2 to 3 tablespoons of the soaked vermicelli.
- Pour Milk: Top the basil seeds and vermicelli with the cooled, rose-flavored milk mixture.
- Garnish and Serve: Decorate the drink with pistachio seeds and edible rose petals. Optionally, add a scoop of ice cream on top for extra creaminess and indulgence.
Notes
- Use whole milk for best richness and creaminess, but you can substitute with low-fat milk if preferred.
- Basil seeds need to be soaked properly to achieve their signature texture.
- Rose syrup brands vary in sweetness; adjust sugar quantity accordingly.
- Adding ice cream enhances the dessert-like quality of falooda but is optional.
- For a vegan version, substitute milk with plant-based milk and omit ice cream or use vegan ice cream.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Beverage
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Indian
Keywords: falooda, rose milkshake, Indian dessert drink, basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, pistachios, traditional Indian beverages
