Rabdi Falooda

Falooda has a very distinct flavour and this is one dessert which is not to be missed.  Although it can be served with any ice-cream of your choice.  We can add flavoured jelly, rose syrup and fresh fruits for different variations.  This is one of my most favourite recipe that I make it in summer whenever I crave for some dessert.

Ingredients :

1. Falooda sev (recipe below)
2. Rabdi (recipe below)
3. Vanilla ice cream
4. Basil seeds or sabja or chia seeds - 2 tbsp (soaked in water for two hours)
5.  Nuts (optional)

Method :

For Falooda sev :

1. Cornflour - 1/2 cup
2. Water - 1 cup
3. A bowl of cold water filled with ice cubes

Mix together cornflour and water to a smooth batter.  Cook over a medium flame until it becomes transparent and without any lumps (stir continuously).   Fill the mixture in the sev press and squeeze them in the cold water.  Keep aside. 

Note:

Add food colouring, if you need coloured falooda sev.

For Rabdi :

1. Milk - 4 cups
2. Sugar - 3/4 cup
3. Cardamom powder - 1/2 tsp
4. A few saffron strands
5. A pinch of salt

Bring milk to boil and reduce it to half the quantity, stirring continuously.  Add sugar, cardamom powder, salt and saffron strands.   Refrigerate it.

Making Falooda's :

1.   First layer the falooda sev in the serving glass.

2.  Add 4 tbsp of rabdi on top.

3.   Add soaked basil seeds and a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Garnish it with nuts (optional) 

Serve chill.