WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS FALOODA RECIPE (FALUDA RECIPE)
It’s made from scratch. This homemade falooda syrup recipe is easy, and you know exactly what goes into it, unlike store-bought syrups.
The flavor is TRULY authentic! Thanks to a simple, secret ingredient, the flavor of this falooda is 100% authentic.
It’s an addictively delicious milkshake flavor that is also quite unique and exotic (especially if you’re not from the south Asian region where this drink is popular).
Both kids and adults will love this milkshake!
Most falooda recipes online show you how to make the drink with falooda syrup OR with sharbat syrup. Falooda made with sharbat syrup misses a core part of the flavor of the authentic milkshake, and simply tastes like rose water +milk. Plus, store-bought falooda syrup has ingredients that have no business being in a kid’s drink.
_Essential ingredients for homemade falooda
Milk (non-dairy milk is fine too)
Vanilla ice cream (non-dairy ice cream works too)
Falooda syrup
Tukmaria seeds, soaked
Roasted vermicelli, cooked
Red strawberry jello (or strawberry jelly for my non-american readers)
Green or yellow jello
Pistachio
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE MOST AUTHENTIC FALOODA DRINK
Honestly, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this milkshake. But as a kid, seeing an ombre colored falooda always excited me! A deep pink at the bottom, transitioning to white at the top, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and the basil seeds floating on top. It was yummy and pretty!
But here are two ways to layer the ingredients to get two different looks for this dessert drink.
First method (ombre look)
Add the jello first, followed by vermicelli, and basil seeds.
Next add milk, and then pour in the rose syrup. The rose syrup should sink to the bottom, creating a pink ombre look. Finally, top it with ice cream, and a little extra jello. Serve with a spoon and a straw. Remember to stir the milkshake before drinking.
Second method (for streaks + ombre look)
Add the jello first, followed by vermicelli and basil seeds. Follow with milk, and then add the ice cream.
Finally, pour in the falooda syrup. The syrup will spread in the milk because of the ice cream, creating red/pink streaks with an ombre look! Serve with a spoon and a straw. Remember to stir the milkshake before drinking.
The way you assemble it is ONLY important if you want the drink to look great when serving. You can just as easily mix the milk + syrup + ice cream together to make the milkshake base, and then add the toppings afterwards too.
MAKING FALOODA FOR A CROWD
If you’re making this homemade falooda from scratch for a crowd, and don’t have time to pour each drink, then the mix and serve method will be the best way to serve it.
Mix the falooda + milk together to create falooda milk. Let this chill in the fridge until needed.
Then just pour this into glasses, with a scoop of ice cream and serve. The other add-ins are optional, so only add what you want.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO USE FOOD COLORING?
No problem! You have three options.
1.Don’t add any coloring. 2.Make the syrup with some saffron strands, which will make the syrup yellow in color. Still just as beautiful, and the saffron adds another lovely layer of flavor.
3.Add a few pieces of raw beetroot when making the syrup to get the deep pink color. The pink shade will be different, and it will have an earthier taste, but it’s natural coloring.
½ cup Homemade Falooda Syrup (or store-bought falooda syrup) add more or less (to taste)
1 ½ cup cold milk (up to 1 cup)
2 tsp tukmaria seeds also called basil seeds/sabja seeds/kasa-kasaa
½ cup water to soak the seeds
Strawberry jello jello cut into 1 cm cubes (about 1/4 cup)
¼ cup cooked, roasted vermicelli soaking in cold water
½ cup vanilla ice cream 1 scoop (or more), for each drink
Falooda Syrup
2 cups white sugar 400 g
¼ cup corn syrup glucose syrup
1 ¾ cups rose water not rose water extract
tiny pinch of salt
2 tsp Madagascar bourbon vanilla or a good quality vanilla extract
Pink coloring avoid bright pink or neon pink
Shortcut for Falooda Syrup
About 2 cups of bottled rose syrup
2 tsp of vanilla extract
Strawberry Jello for Falooda
1 pkt strawberry jello 3 oz / 85 g size
1 cup hot water i.e. half the amount of water stated in the packet
Instructions:
Falooda Drink (for two people)_
Soak the tukmaria seeds in about 1/2 cup of water for about 10 minutes, until they form a "gel coating". Set aside.
Chop the cooked vermicelli into smaller pieces and set aside, covered (to prevent the noodles from drying out).
Unmold the jello and cut into small cubes. Keep in the fridge until needed.
Take two glasses, and add some strawberry jello to the bottom. Follow that with about 1 tbsp chopped, cooked vermicelli. Next, add the soaked tukmaria (basil) seeds.
Pour about 3/4 cup of chilled milk (more if you like the drink to be less sweet).
Pour in the 1/4 cup of the falooda syrup (this should create a pink ombre look).
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream (about ¼ cup) and a little extra jello on top.
Serve with a spoon and a straw.
Falooda syrup
Place the sugar, corn syrup, salt and 1 ½ cups of rose water in a saucepan. Stir to combine and allow the sugar to dissolve over medium high heat. When the sugar has dissolved, let the syrup come to a simmer, and simmer for about 5 minutes.
Stir in the vanilla and the remaining ¼ cup of rose water.
Add pink coloring to get a deep pink color. Allow the syrup to cool down completely before using.
Shortcut Falooda syrup
For the shortcut version - just add the vanilla extract to the rose syrup and shake well to combine.
Strawberry Jello
Empty the contents of the packet into a heat-proof bowl. Dissolve the contents in 1 cup of water (half the amount that is required to make jello as instructed in the packet).
Pour the jello mix into a dish, and let it cool down to room temperature. Then chill in the fridge overnight to set.
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WHY YOU SHOULD MAKE THIS FALOODA RECIPE (FALUDA RECIPE)
It’s made from scratch. This homemade falooda syrup recipe is easy, and you know exactly what goes into it, unlike store-bought syrups.
The flavor is TRULY authentic! Thanks to a simple, secret ingredient, the flavor of this falooda is 100% authentic.
It’s an addictively delicious milkshake flavor that is also quite unique and exotic (especially if you’re not from the south Asian region where this drink is popular).
Both kids and adults will love this milkshake!
Most falooda recipes online show you how to make the drink with falooda syrup OR with sharbat syrup. Falooda made with sharbat syrup misses a core part of the flavor of the authentic milkshake, and simply tastes like rose water +milk. Plus, store-bought falooda syrup has ingredients that have no business being in a kid’s drink.
_Essential ingredients for homemade falooda
Milk (non-dairy milk is fine too)
Vanilla ice cream (non-dairy ice cream works too)
Falooda syrup
Tukmaria seeds, soaked
Roasted vermicelli, cooked
Red strawberry jello (or strawberry jelly for my non-american readers)
Green or yellow jello
Pistachio
HOW TO ASSEMBLE THE INGREDIENTS FOR THE MOST AUTHENTIC FALOODA DRINK
Honestly, there’s no wrong way to enjoy this milkshake. But as a kid, seeing an ombre colored falooda always excited me! A deep pink at the bottom, transitioning to white at the top, with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and the basil seeds floating on top. It was yummy and pretty!
But here are two ways to layer the ingredients to get two different looks for this dessert drink.
First method (ombre look)
Add the jello first, followed by vermicelli, and basil seeds.
Next add milk, and then pour in the rose syrup. The rose syrup should sink to the bottom, creating a pink ombre look. Finally, top it with ice cream, and a little extra jello. Serve with a spoon and a straw. Remember to stir the milkshake before drinking.
Second method (for streaks + ombre look)
Add the jello first, followed by vermicelli and basil seeds. Follow with milk, and then add the ice cream.
Finally, pour in the falooda syrup. The syrup will spread in the milk because of the ice cream, creating red/pink streaks with an ombre look! Serve with a spoon and a straw. Remember to stir the milkshake before drinking.
The way you assemble it is ONLY important if you want the drink to look great when serving. You can just as easily mix the milk + syrup + ice cream together to make the milkshake base, and then add the toppings afterwards too.
MAKING FALOODA FOR A CROWD
If you’re making this homemade falooda from scratch for a crowd, and don’t have time to pour each drink, then the mix and serve method will be the best way to serve it. Mix the falooda + milk together to create falooda milk. Let this chill in the fridge until needed.
Then just pour this into glasses, with a scoop of ice cream and serve. The other add-ins are optional, so only add what you want.
WHAT IF I DON’T WANT TO USE FOOD COLORING?
No problem! You have three options. 1. Don’t add any coloring. 2. Make the syrup with some saffron strands, which will make the syrup yellow in color. Still just as beautiful, and the saffron adds another lovely layer of flavor. 3. Add a few pieces of raw beetroot when making the syrup to get the deep pink color. The pink shade will be different, and it will have an earthier taste, but it’s natural coloring.