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Royal Rose Falooda

Cuisine

Asian

Course

Drinks/Cocktails

Servings

1 People

Difficulty

Easy

Cooking Time

0 min

Total Time

15 min

A layered dessert drink that tastes just as stunning as it looks. Rose Falooda is a beloved Indian-Persian treat made with sweet basil seeds, vermicelli, rose syrup, and ice cream. It’s a cooling, multi-textured dessert drink that’s perfect for hot days or festive nights.

Ingredients

2 tbsp sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds)
2 cups milk – chilled
1 cup water – for boiling vermicelli
¼ cup falooda sev (or thin vermicelli)
4 tbsp rose syrup
2 scoops vanilla ice cream
1 tbsp chopped nuts – almonds/pistachios
1 tsp dried rose petals – optional
1 tbsp jelly cubes – optional
Ice cubes – optional

Instructions

Soak the sabja seeds. Add 2 tbsp sabja seeds to a bowl of water. Let them soak for 10 minutes until they swell and become gelatinous.
Cook the vermicelli. Boil 1 cup water and cook ¼ cup falooda sev or thin vermicelli until soft (about 2-3 minutes). Drain, rinse with cold water, and set aside.
Layer the falooda. Start by adding 2 tbsp rose syrup to each tall glass. Swirl it around the bottom for that gorgeous red color.
Add sabja and vermicelli. Layer 1 tbsp of the soaked sabja seeds, then 2 tbsp of the cooked vermicelli into each glass.
Pour the milk. Gently pour chilled milk into each glass, filling about ¾ full.
Top it off. Add 1 scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of each glass.
Garnish and serve. Sprinkle with chopped nuts, dried rose petals, and jelly cubes if using. Serve immediately with a long spoon and a straw.

Cooking Moments

Tips & Variations

💡 Chill the glasses before serving for an extra refreshing touch.
🌿 Vegan version: Use almond or coconut milk and dairy-free ice cream.
🍫 Chocolate falooda: Swap rose syrup with chocolate syrup and top with chocolate ice cream.
🍓 Fruity twist: Add chopped fruits like mango, strawberries, or banana for more texture.

The Chefta

Fonder & Ceo

Chefta’s Notes

📖 I grew up having this as a special treat during Ramadan nights and summer weddings. Every spoonful feels like celebration and nostalgia blended into one glass.