F :- Falooda

 

Falooda is a popular Indian dessert that is rich, refreshing, and perfect for summer. Here's a classic recipe to make falooda at home:

### Ingredients:

- **Falooda Sev (vermicelli)**:

  - 1/4 cup falooda sev (or use rice vermicelli)

  - Water (for boiling)

- **Basil Seeds (Sabja/Tukmaria)**:

  - 2 tablespoons basil seeds

  - 1 cup water (for soaking)

- **Milk Mixture**:

  - 2 cups full-fat milk

  - 2 tablespoons sugar

  - 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

- **Rose Syrup**:

  - 4 tablespoons rose syrup (adjust to taste)

- **Toppings**:

  - Vanilla ice cream (or any flavor of your choice)

  - Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)

  - Chopped fruits (optional, like mangoes, strawberries)

  - Jelly cubes (optional)

  - Rose petals (for garnish, optional)

### Instructions:

1. **Prepare the Falooda Sev**:

   - Boil water in a pot.

   - Add the falooda sev and cook until soft (about 3-4 minutes).

   - Drain the water and rinse the sev under cold water to stop the cooking process.

   - Set aside.

2. **Soak the Basil Seeds**:

   - Soak the basil seeds in 1 cup of water for about 20-30 minutes or until they swell up and become gelatinous.

   - Drain any excess water and set aside.

3. **Prepare the Milk Mixture**:

   - Heat the milk in a pan over medium heat.

   - Add the sugar and cardamom powder, stirring until the sugar dissolves completely.

   - Let the milk cool down to room temperature, then chill it in the refrigerator.

4. **Assemble the Falooda**:

   - In serving glasses, add 1 tablespoon of rose syrup at the bottom.

   - Add a spoonful of soaked basil seeds.

   - Add a spoonful of cooked falooda sev.

   - Pour the chilled milk over the sev and basil seeds.

   - Add another tablespoon of rose syrup on top.

   - Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

   - Garnish with chopped nuts, fruits, jelly cubes, and rose petals if using.

5. **Serve Immediately**:

   - Serve the falooda immediately with a spoon and a straw.

Enjoy your homemade falooda!