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Falooda recipe | How to make falooda ice cream | Faluda

By swasthi , on December 19, 2019, 15 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Falooda recipe with video and step by step photos – Faluda is a Ice cream dessert that is popular in India and neighboring countries. This delicious dessert FALOODA is made by layering sabja seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, then topped with chilled milk and ice cream. Lastly garnished with chopped pistachios. There are various types of falooda, I am sharing the basic one with ice cream.

falooda faluda

Sabja seeds also known as Tukmaria or sweet basil seeds are the key ingredient in falooda. These seeds have amazing health benefits & are said to be cooling to the body. Using these seeds during summer keeps the body cool.

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The pictures and the video shared in this post were shot at two different times so there is a variation in the color of the rose syrup and the jelly used.

In the video I have used organic rose syrup and homemade jelly which I made using agar agar & rose syrup.

Preparation

1. Clean falooda seeds and wash them. I usually add them to a large bowl of water and drain them to a coffee filter. Then add more water and soak.

soaking faluda seeds in water

2. Soak them for about 2 to 4 hours. They will swell up and absorb water. If there is any excess water, drain them to a sieve.

soaked faluda seeds

3. Bring water to a boil in a pot or pan. Add sev and cook until they are done. Follow the instructions on the pack for cooking time as it varies depending on the brand used. Drain these and set aside.

cooking sev

4. Add sugar to chilled milk.

preparing milk

5. Stir it until dissolved. You can also boil the milk until it thickens a bit. Then chill it. I have used an extra scoop of ice cream just to give the same taste.

dissolving sugar
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How to make falooda or faluda at home

6. Using jelly is optional. I made it using agar agar and organic rose syrup.

adding jelly

7. Transfer sabja seeds.

adding falooda seeds

8. Add sev.

adding sev
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9. Pour rose syrup.

pouring rose syrup

10. Next transfer chilled milk.

pouring milk to make faluda

11. Scoop off the ice cream and top it.

scooping ice cream to make falooda

Garnish falooda with chopped pistachios.

falooda recipe

Tips

Vermicelli or sev: To make falooda, usually thin vermicelli or sev made of corn flour are used. However they can be replaced with thin sev or seviyan made of wheat flour.

Milk: To make the falooda rich and creamy, milk is boiled until it reduces and thickens slightly. Then it is chilled and used. However you can get the same taste by using 1 extra scoop of ice cream in each serving glass.

Ice cream: I have used this homemade vanilla ice cream, you can also use store bought. But make sure you use an eggless ice cream, otherwise the egg smell dominates the falooda. You can find more Easy ice cream recipes here.

Sabja or tukmaria are also known as sweet basil seeds and are easily available in the Indian stores. However if you do not have then, simply replace with chia seeds. But the aroma of sabja seeds will be missing in your falooda.

Rose syrup is similar to any other flavoured syrup. If you do not get rose syrup simply replace with strawberry syrup.

Jelly: Most jellies sold in the stores have gelatin so I made mine using agar agar which I have shared below in the recipe.

falooda recipe
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Falooda recipe

Faluda or falooda is a popular ice cream dessert made using sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, milk and ice cream. Falooda is simple to make if you have ice cream & other ingredients. 
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Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time5 minutes
Total Time15 minutes
Servings2
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

  • 1¾ cups full fat milk (chilled, 400 ML)
  • 3 tablespoon sugar organic
  • 1 ½ tablespoon sweet basil seeds or sabja seeds or tukumaria seeds (substitute with chia)
  • 2 to 4 tablespoons Rose jelly (optional)
  • 2 tablespoons rose syrup (prefer organic)
  • ½ cup falooda sev or any thin vermicelli or semiya
  • 4 scoops vanilla ice cream
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Instructions

  • Chill the milk and add sugar to it. Stir well until dissolved.
  • You can also boil the milk until it reduces and thickens a bit. Usually milk is boiled until it reduces to half. Then chilled.
  • Wash falooda seeds and drain them to a coffee filter. 
  • Soak them in a bowl of water for 2 hours. Drain them to a sieve if there is excess water.
  • Bring 2 cups of water to a boil in a pot. 
  • Add vermicelli or sev and cook until just done. Follow the instructions on the pack.
  • Drain excess water and set aside.

How to make falooda

  • You will need 2 large serving glasses. Add jelly to the glass first if using.
  • Then sabja seeds. Add vermicelli and then rose syrup.
  • Next pour milk.
  • Then scoop off the ice cream and add it to the glass. Sprinkle some pistachios.
  • Serve falooda immediately.

(optional) Jelly for falooda or buy ready made

  • Dissolve ½ cup sugar, 5 grams of agar in 500 to 600 ml of water. 
  • Bring it to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 mins. Add in a a few drops of organic food color. 
  • Turn off and pour it to a bowl or tray for setting. 
  • Cut to desired sizes and store in fridge until use.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

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NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Falooda recipe
Amount Per Serving
Calories 832 Calories from Fat 216
% Daily Value*
Fat 24g37%
Saturated Fat 13g81%
Cholesterol 78mg26%
Sodium 316mg14%
Potassium 563mg16%
Carbohydrates 140g47%
Fiber 5g21%
Sugar 82g91%
Protein 14g28%
Vitamin A 880IU18%
Vitamin C 2.6mg3%
Calcium 462mg46%
Iron 1.3mg7%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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  2. Reema says

    July 22, 2019

    Hey Swasthi,
    This is Reema. Which brand of agar did you use? I want to try it. Can I use the china grass sticks? how much should i use?

    Reply
  3. mehrunnisa bhayat says

    April 20, 2019

    4 stars
    ur recipes r good. there r no printer friendly options. you should add rint option like other bloggers. would love to print them.

    Reply
  4. lakshmi says

    April 4, 2018

    5 stars
    Finally tried today hudband liked a lot. I tried lobia curry also, both turned great. Thank u very much swasthi for wonderful recipes

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 5, 2018

      Welcome Lakshmi,
      So glad to know the recipes turned out good. I hope your little one too enjoyed it. Thanks a lot for trying.
      🙂

      Reply
  5. lakshmi says

    February 27, 2018

    5 stars
    Wow mouthwatering want to try immediately. How to make jelly using agar agar, recently i saw in fairprice dont have any idea about dat. For what it will be used ?

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    • swasthi says

      February 28, 2018

      Thanks Lakshmi,
      Jelly is a little treat and is loved by most kids. Mine don’t eat since the jelly we get here is made of gelatin. So I made a few times using agar. Just dissolve half cup sugar, 5 grams of agar in 500 to 600 ml of water. Bring it to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 mins. Turn off and pour it to a bowl or tray for setting. It will give you color less jelly. For the color i used organic rose syrup. It almost turned orange in color. You can try. Its easy and fun to do with kids.
      🙂

      Reply
  6. Ansar says

    October 18, 2017

    4 stars
    Mosti

    Reply
  7. Wajda Ansari says

    June 24, 2017

    5 stars
    Nice

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      June 24, 2017

      Thank you

      Reply
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  9. pushpa says

    May 25, 2017

    5 stars
    Super,fantastic easy to make thankyou for sharing the recipe.. I made my family happy …Weldon swathi

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    • swasthi says

      May 25, 2017

      Welcome Pushpa,
      glad to know you all liked it.
      thanks for sharing

      Reply
  10. mettu shiva says

    May 7, 2017

    5 stars
    wowwwwww it was really amazing i loved it …….thank you swasthi

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    • swasthi says

      May 7, 2017

      Welcome Mettu

      Reply
  11. RUHI says

    April 18, 2017

    5 stars
    this is a very quick and easy recipe i like it ………..thaxs swasthi

    Reply
    • swasthi says

      April 19, 2017

      Welcome Ruhi

      Reply

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