Description
Experience the ultimate summer delight with this creamy, vibrant Falooda Ice Cream! A perfect fusion of rose-flavored ice cream, sweet vermicelli (falooda sev), basil seeds (sabja), crunchy nuts, and jelly pieces, creating a textural masterpiece.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup Heavy Cream (chilled)
- 1 cup Whole Milk (chilled)
- 1/2 cup Condensed Milk (adjust to taste)
- 1/4 cup Rose Syrup (Rooh Afza or similar)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1/4 cup Falooda Vermicelli (cooked and rinsed in cold water)
- 2 tablespoons Sabja Seeds (Basil Seeds, soaked for 30 minutes)
- 1/4 cup Mixed Nuts (pistachios and almonds, roughly chopped)
- 1/4 cup Sweet Jelly Cubes (optional)
- A few drops of Pink Food Coloring (optional, for vibrant color)
Instructions
- Prepare the Falooda Sev: Boil the falooda vermicelli according to package directions. Drain immediately and rinse thoroughly under cold running water to stop cooking and remove excess starch. Set aside.
- Soak Sabja Seeds: Soak the sabja seeds in 1 cup of water for at least 30 minutes until they swell and develop a gelatinous coating. Drain excess water.
- Prepare the Ice Cream Base: In a large bowl, whisk together the heavy cream, whole milk, condensed milk, rose syrup, vanilla extract, and pink food coloring (if using) until well combined and slightly thickened.
- Layering (No-Churn Method): In a freezer-safe container (like a loaf pan), begin layering the ingredients. Start with a thin layer of the rose mixture. Follow with a layer of the prepared vermicelli, a sprinkle of soaked sabja seeds, and some chopped nuts.
- Repeat the layering process until all the mixture is used, finishing with a layer of the rose mixture topped with the remaining nuts.
- Freeze: Cover the container tightly with plastic wrap, ensuring the wrap touches the surface of the ice cream mixture to prevent ice crystals. Freeze for a minimum of 8 hours, or preferably overnight, until firm.
- Serving: To serve, let the ice cream sit at room temperature for 5-10 minutes to soften slightly. Scoop into bowls, and garnish with extra rose syrup, chopped pistachios, and perhaps a cherry for a truly authentic Falooda Ice Cream experience.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, use evaporated milk instead of regular whole milk.
- If you have an ice cream maker, churn the rose mixture for about 20 minutes before layering it with the other ingredients for a smoother texture.
- Ensure the vermicelli is completely chilled before incorporating it into the base.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT10M
- Category: Frozen Desserts
- Method: No-Churn
- Cuisine: Indian/Middle Eastern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/2 cup)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg