While the list for the alphabet based blogging was made months ago, changes were made almost every day. One alphabet that kept evading me was this F!
Then last week, I made Flax seed dinner rolls stuffed with a tasty mushroom curry. Since I was not sure if it would be savored by everyone at home, I made just 6 rolls / buns and the moment it was out of the oven, it just vanished. I was happy on one side and extremely disappointed on the other side.
Something that I experimented turned out well and it was liked by all and there was even a scramble for the who would eat the last one! But all this happened even before I could think of clicking a pic!
I was breaking my head trying to figure out what I could prepare and Minnie of Lady8home came to my rescue.She proposed the challenge for the South theme in the South Vs North Challenge and she had chosen Falooda! Yay,problem solved…
South Vs North Challenge is a food community started of Divya Pramil of You Too Can Cook . The group is divided into 2 groups – North and South team based on where they hail from.The members of the opposite group pose challenges each month to the other group and the challenge is to prepare and post it.
Falooda or faluda is a sweet and chilled beverage that is made up of several ingredients and is a very popular summer chiller.
This is of an Indian origin but is said to have come here during the Mughal rule.There are plenty of versions of this delicious dessert and even a few countries have their own versions!
I have followed Minnie’s version and made the two versions that she has suggested. One is the Falooda that is served in the tall glasses with ice cream and the other one is the Kulfi Falooda that is served on a plate. Until I saw her recipe I had no idea that there was this kulfi version !
The major difference between the two types of Falooda, apart from the way it is served, is that the kulfi version has more of vermicelli in it when compared to the ice cream version
F- Falooda
Theme – Regional
For the Kulfi Falooda.
Source – Minnie
I used:
[Single serve]
Kesar Pista Kulfi – 2 chunks,cubed
Vermicelli – 1/8 cup [see note below]
Milk – 1 cup
Pistachio nuts – 2 tablespoons, chopped
Charoli seeds / Chironji seeds – 2 tablespoons
Rose syrup [Rooh Afza] – 2 tablespoons
Basil seeds- 1/8 teaspoon soaked in 1/4 cup water
Saffron strands- a scant pinch soaked in warm milk
- Heat the milk and add the vermicelli and cook till just done. Add the saffron soaked in milk, mix and remove from heat. Let it come to room temperature and chill it in the fridge.
- Place the pista kulfi pieces in the centre of the serving plate.
- Pour the vermicelli – milk mixture around it.
- Pour the drained basil seeds on it.
- Drizzle the rose syrup on the kulfi and the vermicelli mixture.
- Garnish with pista and Charoli nuts.
- Falooda Sev is supposed to be used here. Since it is not available, I used the thinnest variety of vermicelli[Anil brand]
Ice cream Falooda
I used
[Single Serve]
Vanilla ice cream – 2 scoops
Vermicelli – a little less than 1/8 cup [see note below]
Milk – 1 1/2 cups
Pistachio nuts – 2 tablespoons, chopped
Charoli seeds / Chironji seeds – 2 tablespoons
Rose syrup [Rooh Afza] – 2 tablespoons
Basil seeds- 1/8 teaspoon soaked in 1/4 cup water
Saffron strands- a scant pinch soaked in warm milk
Wafer rolls -2, to garnish [optional]
- Heat 3/4th cup milk and add the vermicelli and cook till just done. Add the saffron soaked in milk, mix and remove from heat. Let it come to room temperature and chill it in the fridge.
- Add the rose essence to remaining milk and chill in the fridge till required.
- In a tall serving glass, place the 3/4th of the chilled vermicelli and milk at the bottom of the glass.
- Place the basil seeds[drained] over it.
- Top it up with the rose milk
- Next comes the ice cream and pour the remaining vermicelli over it.
- Garnish it with pista , charoli nuts, wafer rolls and drizzle a little rose syrup and serve immediately.
Note:
- Invert a spoon at 45 degrees into the glass while pouring the milk to get separate layers. But that did not work for me. The layers got mixed up but the taste was awesome…
I loved this challenge as this was something I wanted to prepare for a long, long time but forgot about it while making the list. Luckily South Vs North Challenge came to the rescue!Minnie, my kids loved both the versions and I shall be making it often. Thanks for the awesome recipes.
Take a look at the Blogging Marathon page to check out what my friends are cooking in this A- Z series…
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So inviting falooda… love the both version love it alot..
I was wondering as to what to do since falooda sev i couldnt get. Now i know what to use…looks delectable..Thanks pj for the pointer
very very inviting and delicious falooda dear 🙂 loving both versions . and looks yummm
Look super delicious falooda and love the yellow color
Wonderfully presented. Loved your both versions of falooda. Super delicious!
Ah so cute love the falooda on plate easy to eat so nice love teh choc stick too.
Omg, i dunno wat to chose, both versions looks just irresistible..Fantastic..
Wow, wow, wow! Lovely Falooda, adored both th versions. And I LOVE that table chair set, so cute!!!!
its been a while 🙂
the desserts look superb
Looks lovely… And thank you for the idea… I have been searching for falooda noodles and am not able to find them. So this replacement looks good.
Wow ! Both versions looks so tempting ..lovely flooda!!
Both the versions you have made loos very tempting. I just love Falooda in all its avatar.
My fav Falooda… love the colours here. Well explained.
you have the patience to do it in two ways, after cooking, i simply wrap up for the photoing…i love falooda since my childhood, your kids are lucky for the enthu you have in making elaborate dishes
Loved both the versions
Awesome……
Nice to read about your adventure PJ…when we least expect our folks behave differently right..anyway that made sure we got to enjoy these faloodas as well..both the versions look yum. though I must confess I have not tasted this yet. I somehow couldn't get myself to taste, hearing it is normally very sweet..but then yes maybe someday!
Fantastic… both look delicious…
Mouth watering falooda..but I thought you would make falooda yourself. .ha ha..never mind this is such a wonderful treat.love the layers..though you claim you didn't get them..but I see them.
Wow! two ways look too good 🙂
I've had the ice cream in a glass version at at Indo-Chinese restaurant here but the kulfi version looks amazing – you plated it so beautifully with the basil seeds etc.
Lovely PJ. Loved both the versions. We at home have become major fans of falooda. Thanks for the virtual treat!
Have not tried this yet. Seemms like a perfect one for scorching summers.
Looks absolutely delicious PJ. I am yet to try this…
Falooda is something I've never made myself. Thanks for your detailed recipe, I'm going to try this very soon. Lovely clicks.
yummy… Any time for falooda..
yummy, loved both the versions
Falooda is too yum ! Good to know it can be served two ways
what an awesome presentation! Lovely!
very well presented!!! delicious falooda!!
Sowmya
I've always loved the kulfi version bettre…brings back childhood memories 🙂 Anyway, hope you get to make the flax seed dinner rolls soon!
Wow, love both ways of serving falooda. I can have it in any form. Lovely post-PJ.