Monday, August 16, 2010

Falooda

Ingredients:
Whole Milk (aka Full Cream) - 2 cups
Basil Seeds (Tukmaria) – 1/2 tsp
Vanilla Ice Cream – 1/2 cup
Falooda Sev – handful
Rose Syrup – 5 tbsp
Sugar – 1 1/2 tbsp or to taste
Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder - 1 pinch
Pistachios – 1 tsp (corsely ground), for garnish
Vanilla Ice Cream - 2 scoops, for serving
Method:
Soak the Basil Seeds (Tukmaria) in water for a minimum of 30 minutes, longer is better.
Meanwhile, heat 2 cups of water in a pan; let it come to a boil.
Add Falooda Sev and let it cook for 3 minutes. Take it off the flame.
Also, heat the Milk and let it come to a boil. Take i
At this time, also add the 1/2-cup of Vanilla Ice Cream and mix it in well.
In a glass, add 1 scoop of Vanilla Ice Cream and then pour the Chilled Milk.
Garnish with the coarsely ground pistachios and serve immediately.
Serves 2.
Tips:
Like your desserts sweeter – just add extra rose syrup and sugar.
Very kid-friendly recipe. They can make and eat it.
t off the flame.
Add Cardamom Powder, Sugar and Rose Syrup. Mix.
Strain the Falooda Sev and add it to the Milk.
Allow the milk-mixture to chill in the refrigerator – approximately 3 hours.
Strain the Basil seeds and add to the chilled Milk.
If you are running short on time, you can use cold milk (without boiling). The flavor is slightly different.
Health tip: Substitute Low Fat Milk and Low Fat Ice Cream.

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