Indian
Falooda
“A layered dessert drink with vermicelli, rose syrup, and sweet basil seeds, topped with ice cream.”
Easy30 min
Where it comes from
Falooda is a North Indian dessert drink with Persian origins, popularized during the Mughal era.
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How it's made
- 1
Soak sweet basil seeds in water until they swell.
- 2
Boil vermicelli until soft and drain.
- 3
In a tall glass, layer boiled vermicelli, rose syrup, and soaked basil seeds.
- 4
Pour chilled whole milk over the layers.
- 5
Top with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, garnishing with chopped pistachios and almonds.
