Falooda Indian Dessert - Recipe Deval Patel

Ingredients

12 Tbs rice noodles
6 Tbs rose syrup
6 Tbs basil seeds
4 scoops ice cream
10-12 almonds
10-12 cashews
10-12 raisins
10-12 pistachios
950mL milk

Method

Soak basil seeds in water for about 20 to 30 minutes. Once they swell using a strainer, drain the extra water and set the soaked seeds aside.

Prepare the rice noodles according to package instructions. Some require just soaking the noodles in warm water; or you can cook them in hot water until softened.

Boil water on medium to high heat. Add the noodles.

Cook according to package instructions or until softened.

Once cooked, using strainer or colander, drain the extra water. Then rinse the cooked noodles in freshwater. Drain the water again. Keep covered aside till they are cooled completely at room temperature.

Chop the nuts and set aside.

In 4 tall glasses each, add 1-2 tablespoons of rose syrup. Depending upon the sweetness preferred and the size of the glass, add less or more of the syrup

Add 2 tablespoons of soaked basil seeds.

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of rice noodles.

In a slow stream, pour about 1 cup of milk.

Then top with one scoop of vanilla ice cream or ice cream of choice.

Garnish with a few raisins, sliced pistachios, almonds and cashews. For a bright pop of colour, you can decorate with a few glazed cherries or tutti-frutti.

Recipe provided by Dessert Corner