Royal Falooda

Initial Preparation:

1. Make strawberry jelly as per the instructions in the package(Refer Notes). Once the jelly is set, cut it into small pieces.
2. Boil milk in a sauce pan, add 1-2 tablespoons of sugar and mix well. Remove from heat and let it cool.
3. Once cooled, strain the milk to a bowl; Add in the rose essence, chopped fresh fruits and mix well. Refrigerate until chilled.
4. Soak the basil seeds in ¾ cup of lukewarm water for 15-20 minutes. Set aside.
5. Cook the falooda sev in enough water for 3-6 minutes or until cooked, strain and set aside.

Assembling Falooda:

1. Take 2 large falooda glasses, pour 1 ½ tablespoon of strawberry syrup in each glass as the first layer.
2. Over that add in the basil seeds, cooked falooda sev, strawberry jelly, chopped nuts as layers.
3. Pour 1 tablespoon of strawberry syrup on top. Then divide chilled rose milk among the glasses.
4. Now top it with a scoop of vanilla ice-cream. Garnish with chopped nuts and cherry on top.
5. Serve immediately and enjoy :)

Notes:

• I used banana, apple and grapes as fresh fruits.

• Jelly Preparation Notes:

  • Take 1 cup of boiling water in a bowl, add in the jelly powder(1 packet, 85 gms).
  • Mix well until completely dissolved.
  • Add a cup of chilled water and mix well.
  • Refrigerate for 3-4 hours or until firm.