About Kulfi Falooda
Falooda and kulfi are popular in most regions of India. These are ideal for summers as they are refreshing, cooling as well as super tasty. But the combination of kulfi with falooda in this Kulfi Falooda takes the flavors of both these individual desserts to another level. Basically, you can refer to a falooda as the Indianized version of a western sundae (as it has different flavors and textures in the form of layers). However, some of the elements in a falooda may also be liquid. Hence, you have to both eat and sip on the dish as a whole. But this pair of a Kulfi Falooda is not the regular cross-over of a dessert and beverage that happens in a basic falooda recipe. It is more of a cold sweet dish where the kulfi plays the major role and is topped with other ingredients including the falooda. Since the kulfi is what forms the base of this dish, you can get your choice of a flavored kulfi or a plain one and then jazz it up with other elements. This particular Kulfi Falooda is essentially to let you know how to assemble one. The flavors can be customized as per your likings. Kulfi Falooda is a delightful, cooling and filling dessert. Along with this, a few popular variants are the Mango Falooda and Kesar Pista Falooda. As I already mentioned, the difference between a Kulfi Falooda and regular falooda is that the latter is a dessert-drink and can be made with or without ice cream. Whereas, a Kulfi Falooda is a frozen dessert, topped with falooda sev along with rose syrup, nuts, dry fruits, etc. The falooda sev that is added in this specific dessert recipe is cornstarch vermicelli. You just have to prepare it as per the instructions on the pack. As for the kulfi, you can either make it at home or use the one brought from the market. I usually make it with mawa, pista or Mango Kulfi during the hot season. For its cooling properties, soaked sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds) are also added in this Kulfi Falooda recipe. You can check this post on How To Use Sabja Seeds. Apart from this, the nuts make it healthier and filling. Once the prep is done, you just have to assemble everything in a serving bowl. Note that in the stepwise photos below, pista kulfi has been used and the final image of the dish has mango kulfi.
How to make Kulfi Falooda
Preparation
- Soak ½ tablespoon sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds, tukmaria seeds) in enough water for about 30 minutes or more. The sabja seeds will become soft and gelatinous after being soaked for a while as seen in the photo below.
- While the sabja seeds are soaking, begin to prepare ⅓ cup falooda sev as per the instructions given in the pack. I had to cook it in hot water. Add water as needed to cook the falooda sev. Cook on medium-low to medium heat.
- Cook till the falooda sev softens.
- Now, strain the cooked falooda sev and rinse in running water. Cover and keep aside.
- Also, strain the sabja seeds after 30 minutes of soaking time and set aside.
Make Kulfi Falooda
- Take frozen kulfi in a bowl. You can slice it into halve or small pieces. Due to it being very hot here, the kulfi was melting. You can also add some malai (clotted cream) or whipping cream if you want. Now, add 1 tablespoon of the soaked and strained sabja seeds.
- Then, add 1 to 1.5 tablespoon of the prepared falooda sev.
- Pour some rose syrup, about ½ tablespoon or more if you like.
- Garnish with chopped nuts and dry fruits that you prefer. I have added some chopped cashews and pistachios.
- Serve Kulfi Falooda immediately. Prepare this way in batches and serve this delicious dessert straightaway.
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