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    Home » Indian Sweets and Desserts

    Best Falooda Recipe | Rose Faluda Ice Cream | Indian Dessert Drink

    Published: Jun 18, 2019 · Modified: Jan 24, 2022 by Kushi · This post may contain affiliate links.

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    Best Falooda Recipe you will make at home. This is a delicious Indian dessert drink or ice cream float with unique flavors from rose syrup, sweet basil seeds, falooda noodles or sev, chilled milk topped with vanilla ice cream, and tutti frutti.

    While you are here check out popular Indian street food recipes and also Indian desserts that you can make at home.

    Best Falooda Recipe (Faluda Ice Cream) - Popular Indian dessert drink.

    Jump to:
    • What is falooda?
    • Ingredients for Falooda
    • How to make Falooda?
    • Tips
    • Variations
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Indian Dessert Drinks
    • Recipe card
    • User Reviews

    What is falooda?

    Falooda is a unique rose-flavored layered dessert drink derived from the Persian dessert faloodeh. This dessert is made with sabja seeds, faluda sev, milk, rose syrup, and jelly, topped with ice cream and nuts. Faluda is popular street food in India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, etc. It is also available in all ice cream parlors. 

    Apart from popular chaats and snacks that Indian street food is famous for, there are a few desserts too, among which Faluda is most popular and liked by many. It comes in different flavors, from royal falooda, kulfi, and mango to pista and more. Check out our rasgulla falooda we created for Diwali. 

    This Indian dessert is royal, rich, full of calories, and is heavy. It is similar to mango mastani. You will need both a straw and a spoon to enjoy this dessert. 

    Royal Falooda Recipe (Rose Faluda with sabja seeds, rose syrup, milk, ice cream, jelly, sev)

    Ingredients for Falooda

    Rose syrup / Rose sharbat / Rooh Afza: It is this rose syrup that makes your drink pink in color gives it a special fragrance and refreshing flavor. I have used Rose Sharbat (Gulab Sharbat) from Patanjali.

    Sabja Seeds / Sweet Basil Seeds / Tukmaria Seeds: This gives you the cooling effect that is much needed in summer. If you are not able to find them, you can substitute them with chia seeds.

    Falooda Sev: These are vermicelli made using corn flour. You can substitute this with regular vermicelli or even angel hair pasta.

    Whole Milk: Make sure the milk is chilled. You can use almond milk if you like a vegan version of this recipe.

    Tutti Frutti: I had this available in my pantry, so I added them. You can use even dry fruits instead.

    Vanilla Ice cream: This tastes the best with vanilla ice cream, but feel free to top it with your favorite ones. Some of the flavors are mango, pistachios, almond (badam), anjeer (fig), etc.

    Jelly: This is totally optional, but it enhances the taste and texture. Strawberry jelly is commonly used. But you can substitute it with any fruit-based jelly (jello).

    See the recipe card below for a full list of ingredients and measurements.

    Falooda Indian layered dessert with sweet basil seeds, rose syrup, milk, jelly, ice cream, nuts.

    How to make Falooda?

    To make falooda, I would say prepare the ingredients needed well in advance. That is soaking the sabja seeds, cooking sev, and making the jello if you are using it. This way, you can save your time. Next, while layering the dessert, the amount of ingredients added depends on the size of the serving glass. So, to conclude, in my opinion, you need to know the ingredients that go into the dessert. You can vary the amounts as per your taste and the way you like to present it.

    My preferred order for serving falooda is: First, add sabja seeds, followed by falooda sev, rose milk, and jelly. Top this with vanilla ice cream and garnish it with tutti frutti or dry fruits.

    Top view of falooda ice cream garnished with tutti frutti, nuts.

    Tips

    • Falooda is one of the best make-ahead desserts for your Diwali, Thanksgiving, or Christmas party. You can soak basil seeds, prepare the jelly, or even cook the noodles and keep them in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days in advance.
    • For the best results, see that all items are chilled.
    • Assemble only when you are ready to serve.
    • You can check how to make the jelly if you love to add it.
    • The sweetness from the rose syrup is sufficient for the faluda. Based on the brand of rose syrup you choose, add or skip the sugar.
    • If sabja or chia seeds are unavailable, you can add boiled sabudana or tapioca pearls.
    • For kulfi falooda, use kulfi (Indian frozen dessert) instead of regular vanilla ice cream.
    • To make it easier, faluda mixes are also readily available in the market.

    Variations

    Rose falooda is a royal ice cream dessert and our all-time favorite, but here are some variations you can try. 

    Rabri Falooda: Instead of milk to make a richer version for festivals or special occasions, you can add rabri to make rabri falooda. 

    Kulfi Falooda: Instead of using regular vanilla ice cream, kulfi or an Indian frozen dessert is used. This falooda kulfi complements very well with the remaining ingredients. 

    Indian street style falooda ice cream with jelly , rose  syrup and tutti frutti.

    Mango falooda: Fresh mango puree or mango syrup is used instead of rose syrup. All other ingredients remain the same. 

    Kesar Pista Falooda: Made during festivals like Diwali, where the milk is infused with saffron or kesar and crushed pistachios are added. All other ingredients remain the same. 

    Chocolate Falooda: Kids love this version, where the rose syrup is substituted with chocolate syrup or cocoa powder. 

    Recipe FAQs

    What is in falooda?

    In an authentic recipe, you will have this combination of ingredients that includes sabja seeds, falooda sev or noodles, rose syrup, milk, ice cream, dried fruits or tutti frutti, and sometimes jelly.

    What are the black seeds in falooda?

    Black seeds in falooda are called sweet basil seeds or sabja seeds. When these seeds are soaked in water, they swell and form a gelatinous layer. Sweet basil seeds are tasteless. They give a unique texture and cooling sensation. If there are any leftover soaked seeds, they can be used to make any flavored drinks like rose milk, cold coffee, etc.

    Is falooda gluten-free?

    Falooda sev is made from corn starch or arrowroot and is gluten-free. You can also make it vegan by using dairy-free milk instead of whole milk.

    Is falooda healthy or not?

    If you reduce the amount of syrup you add, skip the ice cream, and use faluda sev made with arrowroot, it becomes healthy. Add more basil seeds, as it also helps in weight loss.

    What is falooda called in English?

    Faluda is known as an ice cream dessert drink or ice cream float. It is also popularly known as Faloodeh/Faludeh in Persia.

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    Recipe card

    Best Falooda Recipe (Indian Royal Rose Faluda Ice cream dessert drink).

    Best Falooda Recipe | Rose Faluda Ice Cream | Indian Dessert Drink

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    Best Falooda Recipe you will make at home. This is a delicious Indian dessert drink or ice cream float with a unique combination of flavors from rose syrup, sweet basil seeds, falooda noodles or sev, chilled milk topped with vanilla ice cream, and tutti frutti.
    5 from 26 votes
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    30 minutes mins
    Total Time 35 minutes mins
    Course Desserts, sweets
    Cuisine Indian, north indian, South Indian
    Servings 2
    Calories 539 kcal

    Equipment

    • 2 Tall serving glasses

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 tablespoon Basil Seeds or Sabja Seeds or Tukmaria seeds
    • 1 cup Water
    • 50 g Falooda Sev or thin vermicelli
    • 4 tablespoon Rose syrup or Rooh Afza, use more if needed
    • 2 cups Whole milk chilled
    • 1 cup Strawberry Jelly optional
    • 4 scoops Vanilla Ice cream
    • Tutti Frutti or nuts for garnish

    Instructions
     

    Soak sabja seeds or basil seeds

    • Soak the sabja seeds in 1 cup water for at least 30 minutes.
      1 tablespoon Basil Seeds, 1 cup Water
    • Soak till it has absorbed water and forms jelly like mixture.

    Cook falooda sev or falooda noodles

    • Cook the falooda sev in boiling water for 4 to 5 minutes or till it softens. Drain it and keep it aside. Check the package for cooking instructions. I have used falooda sev prepared with corn flour.
      50 g Falooda Sev

    Rose flavored milk

    • In a bowl, add chilled whole milk, rose syrup and mix. Check for the sweetness and flavor. If you like more flavor and sweetness increase the amount of syrup.
      2 cups Whole milk, 4 tablespoon Rose syrup

    To arrange Falooda (Adjust the quantity of ingredients depending on the size of the glass.)

    • Add around 3 tablespoon of soaked sabja seeds followed by half of cooked falooda.
    • Now add half of the rose milk. Add strawberry jelly as desired.
      1 cup Strawberry Jelly
    • Add two scoops of vanilla ice cream. Garnish it with tutti frutti and drizzle some rose syrup or rooh afza.
      4 scoops Vanilla Ice cream, Tutti Frutti or nuts, 4 tablespoon Rose syrup
    • Repeat this to prepare another serving of falooda in a tall glass.
    • Serve immediately and enjoy.

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    Notes

    • Falooda is one of the best make-ahead desserts for your Diwali, Thanksgiving, or Christmas party. You can soak basil seeds, prepare the jelly, or even cook the noodles and keep them in the refrigerator 2 to 3 days in advance.
    • For the best results, see that all items are chilled.
    • Assemble only when you are ready to serve.
    • You can check how to make the jelly if you love to add it.
    • The sweetness from the rose syrup is sufficient for the faluda. Based on the brand of rose syrup you choose, add or skip the sugar.
    • If sabja or chia seeds are unavailable, you can add boiled sabudana or tapioca pearls.
    • For kulfi falooda, use kulfi (Indian frozen dessert) instead of regular vanilla ice cream.
    • To make it easier, falooda mixes are also readily available in the market.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 539kcalCarbohydrates: 68gProtein: 16gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 14gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 87mgSodium: 238mgPotassium: 685mgFiber: 2gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 951IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 478mgIron: 0.5mg
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    1. Fransic verso

      January 26, 2022 at 1:31 pm

      5 stars
      This looks so good, the first time to know about this recipe and I'm sure it tastes so good. Thank you for sharing!

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    2. Manali Oza

      January 27, 2022 at 2:46 am

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      Everyone who is reading this article, You gotta try a falooda asap. The besttttttttt

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