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Falooda | faluda is a layered traditional Indian beverage made using milk, flavorings like rose syrup or fruit pulps, sweet basil seeds and falooda sev (similar to vermicelli). It is a perfect summer drink, refreshing and cooling. 

If you live in Mumbai or have lived in Mumbai at some point, chances are that you may have heard of this restaurant called ‘Badshaah’ in Crawford Market which is famous for its varieties of faloodas.

Crawford market is essentially a shopping hub, so inevitably you will find a number of people (tired from the shopping) heading to this restaurant for a refreshing glass of faluda.

And they serve this beverage in a variety of flavors, like faluda kulfi, rabri falooda, mango faluda, falooda ice cream, kesar falooda, shahi falooda etc, and some seasonal ones like strawberry as well. I have been there countless times, and have mostly ordered this simple basic rose or royal falooda.

I always wanted to recreate this at home, but couldn’t because of the unavailability of the basic ingredients here.  An hour’s drive to an Indian grocery store helped me get the tukmaria seeds and rose syrup but was a bit disappointed to know that they didn’t have the faluda sev.

Fortunately, my Aunt from Mumbai was to attend her daughter’s graduation in Boston, and asked me if I needed something from India, as she planned to visit us as well during her stay. And faluda sev was on top of my list. So I finally got all my ingredients and managed to make and relish this homemade faluda, reminiscing good ‘ol days with my family and friends.

I’m sure if you have never had faluda, you have a couple of questions as these ingredients are pretty unique!

Let’s talk about these in details!

WHAT ARE FALOODA SEEDS?

Faluda seeds are sweet basil seeds, known as tukmaria in Hindi. They look like chia seeds and have gelling properties similar to chia seeds, but the two are different.

WHAT ARE FALOODA SEEDS CALLED IN ENGLISH?

The scientific name of Sabja seeds is Ocimum basilicum. Other names are sabja seeds, Arabic falooda seeds, Sabja ginjalu, Thai holy basil, Selashi Tukmaria, Sabja Vethai, Hazbo, Tuk malanga, Basilic cultive, Basilien Kraut, and sweet basil seeds. These seeds are the product of rudra jada plant that comes under Tulsi family but shouldn’t be mistaken with holy basil or Tulsi. {Source-here)

BASIL SEEDS BENEFITS

Basil seeds definitely need to be categorized as a superfood, they offer numerous health benefits.

• Helps in weight loss- these tiny seeds are high in fiber. When soaked in water, they expand about 30 times their size. Consuming basil seeds keeps you fuller for longer, which in turn helps you cut down on consuming unwanted calories.
• Great for the healthy hair and skin-Sabja seeds contain nutrients like vitamin k, iron, and protein, all of which are essential for maintaining healthy hair.
• Relieves acidity- basil seeds have a cooling effect on the digestive system, so it is good for relieving acidity problems.
• and so many more, you can read all of them in details here.

WHERE TO BUY SABJA SEEDS?

Like I mentioned above, if you live in US or elsewhere, you should get this easily in any Indian store. If you live in India, I doubt you will have any difficulty in finding these seeds.

HOW TO USE SABJA SEEDS?

Like chia seeds, you need to soak the sabja seeds in sufficient water. You can drain off excess water if any, and use the seeds in any recipe that calls for it.

CAN I EAT SABJA SEEDS DURING PREGNANCY?

My gynac had advised me to eat everything. BUT when in doubt, it is always a good practice to get it cleared! Consult your gynac, what works for some may not work for you. So the net is not your best bet to get answers to this.

SABJA SEEDS SUBSTITUTE

If you can’t find sabja seeds, you may replace it with chia seeds. Both these seeds are tasteless, so it really won’t matter as much.

Now that I guess I’ve answered common questions you could probably have about basil seeds, let talk about the other unique ingredient- falooda sev!

WHAT IS FALOODA SEV?

Falooda sev is similar to vermicelli. Commercially, it is available in the dried form, it needs to be rehydrated in hot water, similar to rice noodles. You can make it at home by cooking a thick paste of cornstarch and water, this mixture is then filled in a bhujia maker, and pressed into cold water. It is ready to be used. It is not very difficult to prepare falooda sev at home, but you will require that equipment.

FALOODA SEV SUBSTITUTE

If you can’t find the faluda sev, you can skip it, it doesn’t have a flavor of its own, so it won’t make a difference in terms of flavor, or you can use cooked vermicelli instead or even rice noodles 🙂

Besides faluda sev and sabja seeds, you will require some milk and flavorings of choice along with ice cream and Jell-O cubes to make a specific flavored faluda drink.

And guys, if this is too much work for you to find the ingredients for one simple beverage, you can opt for the falooda mix or ready-made falooda packet, that is also easily available in Indian stores abroad and stores in India too. They come in different flavors. You have to cook the mix in the specified amount of milk, cool and serve, that’s it!

If you are feeling adventurous to make one, then here is an easy falooda recipe for you 🙂 Enjoy!

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STEP BY STEP INSTRUCTIONS TO MAKE INDIAN FALOODA | FALUDA | ROYAL FALOODA

1.In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil, keep stirring in between to prevent it from burning at the bottom, Once it comes to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside till it reaches room temperature. Refrigerate until further use.

2.Prepare the jelly as per packet instructions.  Let is set in the refrigerator until firm, about 4 hours.

3.Soak 1/2 tablespoon of sweet basil seeds in about 1/2 cup of water, stir it well, and set aside for 30 minutes, Once they swell, drain the excess water in a strainer and set aside.

4.To prepare the falooda sev: Heat 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Let it come to a boil. Once it has boiled, add the falooda sev, and let it cook for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes drain the falooda sev using a strainer and transfer to a bowl of cold water, to stop the cooking process further. You can cut the cooked falooda sev in smaller pieces using kitchen scissors.

5.To assemble the faluda: Take a tall glass, add about 2 tablespoons of the sweet basil seeds, 2 tablespoons of falooda sev, 2 tablespoons of rose syrup, 1/4 cup of jelly cubes, pour the chilled and thickened milk, top with vanilla ice cream and some more jelly cubes. You can garnish with nuts. Enjoy this refreshing drink 🙂

NOTES

1.You may 1-2 tbsp sugar whilst boiling the milk. I’ve not added sugar as the rose syrup is already sweet.

2.Instead of 2 servings, you can make small falooda cups or mini falooda and increase it to 4 servings. This recipe can easily be multiplied for more servings.

HOW TO MAKE FALOODA | FALUDA?

Falooda | Faluda | Royal Falooda | How To Make Falooda

Falooda | faluda is a layered traditional Indian beverage made using milk, flavorings like rose syrup or fruit pulps, sweet basil seeds and falooda sev (similar to vermicelli). It is a perfect summer drink, refreshing and cooling. 

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Cook Time:

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Total Time:

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Author:

Freda Dias

Ingredients

Measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml, 1 tsp = 5 ml

• 2

  cups

  whole milk

• 1

  jell dessert packet any jell-o packet of your choice

• 1/2

  tbsp

  tukmaria (sweet basil seeds)

• 25

  grams

  falooda sev,

  about a handful

• 4

  tbsp

  rose syrup

• Sliced nuts,

  for garnish

• 2

  scoops of Vanilla ice cream or rose flavored ice cream

Instructions

• In a saucepan, bring the milk to a boil, keep stirring in between to prevent it from burning at the bottom, Once it comes to boil, reduce the heat and let it simmer for about 10 minutes. Remove the saucepan from the heat and set aside till it reaches room temperature. Refrigerate until further use.

• Prepare the jelly as per packet instructions. Let is set in the refrigerator until firm, about 4 hours.

• Soak 1/2 tablespoon of sweet basil seeds in about 1/2 cup of water, stir it well, and set aside for 30 minutes, Once they swell, drain the excess water in a strainer and set aside.

• To prepare the falooda sev: Heat 1/2 cup water in a saucepan. Let it come to a boil. Once it has boiled, add the falooda sev, and let it cook for about 5 minutes. After 5 minutes drain the falooda sev using a strainer and transfer to a bowl of cold water, to stop the cooking process further. You can cut the cooked falooda sev in smaller pieces using kitchen scissors.

• To assemble the faluda: Take a tall glass, add about 2 tablespoons of the sweet basil seeds, 2 tablespoons of falooda sev, 2 tablespoons of rose syrup, 1/4 cup of jelly cubes, pour the chilled and thickened milk, top with vanilla ice cream and some more jelly cubes. You can garnish with nuts. Enjoy this refreshing drink 🙂

Notes

• You may 1-2 tbsp sugar whilst boiling the milk. I’ve not added sugar as the rose syrup is already sweet.
• Instead of 2 servings, you can make small falooda cups or mini falooda and increase it to 4 servings. This recipe can easily be multiplied for more servings.  

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Falooda is a delicious layered ice cream dessert. It is made by combining different layers such as rose jelly, subja seed, falooda sev, sweetened milk, ice cream, and finally garnish with dry fruits. I also share Falooda sev recipe is an easy way to make falooda sev using cornstarch. Here is an easy video recipe and step by step photo recipe for rose falooda and homemade falooda sev recipe.

falooda is the most popular summer dessert across India. There are many variations in falooda recipe but among all rose falooda is a popular variety of falooda. Falooda is made with different layers and forms a delicious dessert drink. If you prepared all ingredients in advance then you can easily assemble them into a long glass and serve chilled falooda to your loved ones.

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Prep Time

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Cook Time

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Total Time

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Course

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Cuisine

Indian

Servings

2

servings

Ingredients

  

For falooda

• 2

  cup

  milk

• 3

  tbsp

  rose syrup

• 50

  gm falooda sev

• 1

  tbsp

  sabja seeds

  takmaria seeds

• 2

  Ice cream scoops

• 2

  tbsp

  crushed almond slits

• 1

  tsp

  rose jelly

• 1

  tsp

  Colorful tutti futti

For falooda sev

• ½

  cup

  corn flour

• 1

  +1/4cup water

• 2

  tbsp

  powder sugar

• 1

  tsp

  rose water

• ½

  litre ice cold water

Instructions

 

Making falooda sev

• In a non-stick pan, add ½ cup corn flour, 2 tbsp sugar and 1+1/4 cup water.mix well to form a smooth and lump-free mixture.

• Turn the heat on and cook the liquid on medium to low heat stirring it continuously.

• Mixture start coming together to form a dough ball, leaving the sides of the pan. It will look glossy. Turn the heat off.

• Ready chakli maker with attached small holes plate.

• Instantly transfer the corn flour dough to the greased chakli maker. Close the lid of chakli maker.

• Now start circular motion of chakli maker over the bowl of cold water.

• The dough will come out in the form of thin noodles and fall into cold water.

• Keep the bowl of falooda sev in refrigerator for 15 minutes so that the falooda sev would set properly.

Soaking subja seeds

• In a bowl, soak 1 tbsp subja seeds with 1 cup water for 30 minutes.

Making rose milk

• In a sauce pan, take 2 cup milk and bring it to boil. Milk thickens.

• Cook milk at room temperature and add 2 tbsp rose syrup in it. Mix well and chill rose milk 30 minutes in refrigerator.

Assembling falooda

• In a tall glass, first add 2 tbsp rose jelly at the bottom. Spread 1 tsp rose syrup around the glass.

• Then add socked subja seed on the top of jelly.

• Then add a layer of cooked falooda sev.

• Now add chilled rose milk. This will come to ¾ of the glass.

• Now scoop vanilla ice-cream on top of milk.

• Garnish with rose jelly and almond and pistachio slits.

• Serve chilled.

Notes

• You can also use readymade falooda sev or vermicelli in place of homemade falooda sev.
• Rose syrup is a key ingredient for falooda so use good quality of rose syrup or rooh afza.
• Served immediately falooda before ice-cream melts and layer immerged.
• Falooda sev or vermicelli made from corn starch, it is very easy to make it home. You can make it in advance and store it in the refrigerator for 1-2 days.
• Sabja seeds rose syrup, falooda sec, and chilled milk is a key ingredient for falooda recipe. You can do many variations with these ingredients.
• For the vegan version, you can use almond milk in place of milk.

 

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