Falooda — Easy and Delicious

May 26, 2023May 26, 20230 0

Falooda -- Easy and Delicious recipe for your dessert

by The Chefin Dessert

Prep

5 min

Cook

10 min

Ready In

15 min

Level

Very easy

Rating

Ingredients

	1 glass milk ( skim to full )
	1 -2 ounce chinese noodles ( or 1-2 falooda sev )
	1 1/2 teaspoons rose water ( or rooafzah )
	1/2 teaspoon falooda seeds ( or takmaria seeds ) ( optional )
	pista , kulfi ( Indian Store , $ 5 for a quart ) or plain kulfi ice cream ( Indian Store , $ 5 for a quart )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe

Calories

500

Sugar

45g

Fat

10g

Falooda is a popular South Asian dessert that is made with noodles, rose syrup, milk and ice cream. It has a unique texture, which is a combination of soft noodles, rose syrup and chilled milk. Falooda has its roots in Persia, where it was first introduced as a sweet drink. Over time, the recipe evolved and it became a dessert that is enjoyed throughout South Asia. It is typically served in tall glasses with layers of noodles, syrup, milk and ice cream. The dessert is garnished with pistachios and sometimes other nuts and dried fruit.

Instructions

1.	Take a pot and add 2 cups of water to it. Then add 1/2 cup of sugar and let it boil for 5 minutes.
2.	Let the syrup cool and then add rose water and falooda seeds into it.
3.	Meanwhile, cook the noodles in boiling water on medium heat until they are soft. Drain the water and rinse the noodles with cold water. Then soak them in cold water until ready to use.
4.	Take a tall glass and add the soaked noodles, then pour the syrup into it.
5.	Add chilled milk and mix it.
6.	Add a scoop of kulfi ice cream or plain vanilla ice cream and pistachios.
7.	Serve chilled and enjoy!

PROS

Falooda is a refreshing dessert that is perfect for hot summer days.

The recipe is easy to make and requires only a few ingredients.

It is a popular dessert in South Asia and can be found in many Indian restaurants around the world.

CONS

Falooda is a sweet dessert that can be high in sugar if not made in moderation.

Adding kulfi or ice cream to the recipe can increase its calorie count, making it less healthy overall.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Although falooda is not a particularly healthy dessert, it does have some health benefits.
Rose water is known to have anti-inflammatory properties and is good for hydration. It can also help improve mood and reduce stress. Falooda seeds, also known as takmaria seeds, are high in fiber and can help aid in digestion.
The milk used in falooda is high in calcium and vitamin D, making it good for bone health.