Falooda Pakistani Ice Cream Sundae Float
Indulge in the vibrant and refreshing delight of the Falooda Pakistani Ice Cream Sundae Float, a showstopping dessert drink that’s as beautiful as it is delicious. This layered masterpiece combines delicate falooda sev (vermicelli), gelatinous basil seeds, and aromatic rose syrup with chilled milk for an irresistibly creamy base. Topped with decadent scoops of vanilla ice cream, a sprinkle of crunchy chopped nuts, and optional jelly cubes or dried fruits for added texture, this recipe brings together traditional South Asian flavors in a visually stunning treat. Perfect for warm summer days or festive gatherings, this falooda recipe is a cooling and indulgent twist on a classic ice cream float. With just 20 minutes of prep, transform simple ingredients into a dessert drink that’s sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 50 grams Falooda sev (vermicelli)
- 2 tablespoons Basil seeds (sabja seeds)
- 1 cup Water
- 4 tablespoons Rose syrup
- 2 cups Chilled whole milk
- 4 scoops Vanilla ice cream
- 2 tablespoons Chopped nuts (almonds, pistachios)
- 1 cup Jelly cubes (optional)
- 2 tablespoons Cashew or dried fruits (optional)
Instructions
Soak 2 tablespoons of basil seeds (sabja) in 1 cup of water for 10 minutes, or until they double in size and become gelatinous. Drain and set aside.
Cook 50 grams of falooda sev in boiling water for about 3 minutes, or until softened. Drain and rinse under cold water. Cut the cooked sev into shorter strands if desired.
Prepare jelly cubes as per the package instructions if using, and allow them to set and cool completely.
In a tall serving glass, add 2 tablespoons of rose syrup at the bottom.
Layer in 2 tablespoons of soaked basil seeds, followed by 2 tablespoons of cooked falooda sev.
Pour 1 cup of chilled milk gently into the glass to preserve the layers.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1529 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.8 g | 73% | |
| Saturated Fat | 29.0 g | 145% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 162 mg | 54% | |
| Sodium | 507 mg | 22% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 219.4 g | 80% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.6 g | 27% | |
| Total Sugars | 153.6 g | ||
| Protein | 38.3 g | 77% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.2 mcg | 31% | |
| Calcium | 1008 mg | 78% | |
| Iron | 3.1 mg | 17% | |
| Potassium | 1549 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
