Falooda Smoothie
by Tarla Dalal
This exclusive recipe multiplies the kick of having a falooda with the joy of having a luscious smoothie.
Instead of the usual falooda in which milk, ice-cream and falooda sev and seeds are layered, here we make a creamy, rose-tinged smoothie of ice-cream and milk and top it with falooda sev and seeds, to benefit from their unique mouth-feel.
A garnish of rose petals adds to the visual appeal of this smoothie, making it totally irresistible. The Falooda Smoothie is a fabulous treat for people of all age groups.
If you are one who loves smoothies then you must also try our innovative smoothies like Spiced Chai Smoothie , Banoffee Smoothie and Thandai Smoothie and fruity smoothies like Pineapple Basil Smoothie , Black Grape Smoothie and Strawberry Banana Smoothie .
Falooda Smoothie recipe - How to make Falooda Smoothie
Preparation Time: Cooking Time: Total Time:
Makes 2 glasses
3 tbsp rose syrup
1 tsp falooda seeds (subza)
2 tbsp soaked falooda sev
2 cups vanilla ice-cream
1/2 cup chilled milk
For The Garnish
rose petals
- Method
- Combine the falooda seeds and 3 tbsp of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside for 10 minutes.
- Combine the vanilla ice-cream, milk and rose syrup in a mixer and blend till smooth.
- Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 2 individual glasses.
- Top each glass with the soaked falooda seeds and soaked falooda sev.
- Serve chilled garnished with rose petals.
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What is falooda smoothie made of?
- Falooda smoothie is made of 3 tbsp rose syrup, 1 tsp falooda seeds (subza), 2 tbsp soaked falooda sev, 2 cups vanilla ice-cream, 1/2 cup chilled milk and rose petals.
Tips for falooda smoothie
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The falooda sev and falooda seeds have to be soaked, so plan for it in advance.
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Use only full fat milk only to get the required texture of the smoothie. It is also called full cream milk or buffalo’s milk.
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If you want to serve the smoothie immediately, then use of chilled milk is a must.
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You can blend the smoothie and store it refrigerated.
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However, top with falooda seeds and falooda sev just before serving.
How to select and buy falooda seeds, sabja seeds, basil seeds
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The falooda seeds should be firm and not soft.
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The seeds should be uniform in colour and size.
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They should be without stone or debris or dust.
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There should be no presence of moisture.
- If purchasing in a packaged packet, check to see if there is a "use-by" date on the package.
How to soak falooda seeds, sabja seeds, basil seeds
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To soak falooda seeds, sabja recipe | how to soak basil seeds | how to eat sabja seeds | basil seeds or sabja for weight loss, we need 1 tsp falooda seeds (sabja). This is what falooda seeds (sabja seeds, basil seeds, tukmaria) looks like.
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Clean the falooda seeds and remove dirt if any. Put the falooda seeds in a deep glass bowl.
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Add enough water to falooda seeds.
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Make sure you stir the falooda seeds, else the seeds will rise to the top.
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Cover with a lid and soak for 30 minutes.
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This is what falooda seeds (sabja seeds, basil seeds, tukmaria) looks like after soaking. They swell up and develop a white film. You will get 2 tsp of soaked falooda seeds. If there is excess water, drain it using a strainer.
How to soak falooda sev
For the falooda smoothie
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To make falooda smoothie recipe | falooda milkshake | falooda and rose syrup drink | falooda smoothie Indian drink, add 2 cups vanilla ice-cream in a mixer jar. You can buy readymade ice cream or you can make vanilla ice cream at home.
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Add 1/2 cup chilled milk. Use full fat milk only to get the required texture of the smoothie.
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Add 3 tbsp rose syrup.
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Blend till smooth.
- Pour equal quantities of the smoothie into 2 individual glasses.
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Top each glass with the 1 tsp of soaked falooda seeds (subza).
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Also top with 1 tbsp of soaked soaked falooda sev.
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Serve falooda smoothie recipe | falooda milkshake | falooda and rose syrup drink | falooda smoothie Indian drink chilled garnished with rose petals.
| Energy | 403 cal |
| Protein | 7.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 59.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Cholesterol | 8 mg |
| Vitamin A | 80 mcg |
| Vitamin B1 | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin C | 0.5 mg |
| Folic Acid | 2.8 mcg |
| Calcium | 357.8 mg |
| Iron | 0.1 mg |
| Magnesium | 9.5 mg |
| Phosphorus | 65 mg |
| Sodium | 9.5 mg |
| Potassium | 45 mg |
| Zinc | 0 mg |
This falooda smoothie is just so perfect and filling. The combo of milk, ice cream, rose syrup and falooda sev gives it a perfect balance of taste. A Wow recipe !!