Royal Falooda

Introduction

Beat the summer heat with this spectacular Royal Falooda, a magnificent dessert drink that combines textures and flavors in every sip. This traditional Indian dessert transforms simple ingredients into an extraordinary culinary experience that serves as both a refreshing beverage and a complete dessert. Perfect for hot summer days, this authentic falooda recipe brings together rose syrup, vermicelli, basil seeds, and ice cream in a symphony of flavors that will transport you to the streets of Mumbai.

Summary

This wonderful and cool drink features multiple components that come together in beautiful layers. We begin by preparing strawberry jelly, rose-infused milk, cooked vermicelli, and soaked basil seeds. These chilled elements are then artfully layered with ice cream, fresh fruits, and nuts in tall glasses. The final creation is an absolutely delicious dessert drink that satisfies your sweet cravings while keeping you refreshed.

Preparation Timeline

• Jelly Setting: 45 minutes to 1 hour
• Rose Milk Chilling: 2-3 hours
• Sabja Seeds Soaking: 5 minutes
• Sev Cooking: 5 minutes
• Assembly Time: 10 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour (plus chilling time)

Essential Equipment

• Jelly molds or bowls
• Saucepan for milk
• Pot for cooking vermicelli
• Strainer
• Tall serving glasses (2)
• Refrigerator for chilling

Ingredients

For the Jelly Layer

• 🍓 Strawberry jelly crystals – 1 packet (or flavor of choice)
• 💧 Water – as per packet instructions

For the Rose Milk

• 🥛 Milk – ½ liter
• 🌹 Rose syrup – 2 tablespoons
• 🍚 Sugar – 1½ tablespoons

For the Vermicelli Layer

• 🍜 Falooda sev – ¼ cup, broken
• 💧 Water – for boiling

For the Basil Seeds

• 🌿 Sabja seeds – 2 teaspoons
• 💧 Water – for soaking

For Assembly & Toppings

• 🍦 Vanilla ice cream – 4 scoops
• 🥜 Mixed nuts (almonds, pistachios) – ¼ cup, chopped
• 🍎 Fresh fruits (apple, banana) – ½ cup, diced
• 🎉 Tutti frutti – 2 tablespoons
• 🌹 Additional rose syrup – for drizzling

Step-by-Step Instructions

Preparation Steps

1. Create the Jelly Base

Prepare the strawberry jelly according to package instructions. Pour into molds and allow it to set at room temperature for 45 minutes to 1 hour. For best results, you can prepare this the previous day and refrigerate overnight.

2. Prepare the Rose Milk

Bring ½ liter of milk to a boil in a saucepan. Turn off the heat and let it cool to room temperature. Add 2 tablespoons of rose syrup and 1½ tablespoons of sugar, stirring until completely dissolved. Refrigerate until thoroughly chilled before assembling.

3. Cook the Vermicelli

Bring water to a boil in a small pot. Add the broken falooda sev and cook for exactly one minute. Strain immediately and set aside to cool. The sev should be tender but not mushy.

4. Soak the Sabja Seeds

Place 2 teaspoons of sabja seeds in a bowl and cover with water. Let them soak for about 5 minutes until they plump up and develop a gelatinous coating. Drain any excess water before use.

5. Assembling the Royal Falooda

First Layer Sequence:

• Start by adding the strawberry jelly.
• Next, add the cooked sev.
• Add a little bit of the rose syrup.
• Next, add the soaked sabja seeds.
• Add the chilled rose milk.

• Add some chopped nuts (almonds and pistachios).
• Add some fresh fruits (small pieces of apple and banana, or any fruits of choice; this is optional).

Second Layer and Toppings:

• Layer it with another scoop of jelly.
• Add another teaspoon of sabja seeds.
• Add one scoop of vanilla ice cream.

• Add a little syrup.
• Finally, add some chopped nuts .
• Add some tutti fruiti.

The completed royal falooda is a perfect dessert to beat the summer heat.

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