27/04/2026
Mango Falooda Ice Cream
# # # Ingredients
* **Sweet basil seeds (Sabja/Tukmaria):** 1 tablespoon
* **Falooda sev (cornstarch vermicelli):** 1/2 cup
* **Ripe mangoes:** 2 large (1 blended into puree, 1 finely chopped)
* **Chilled full-fat milk:** 1.5 cups (sweetened with 1-2 tablespoons of sugar)
* **Mango or Vanilla ice cream:** 2 large scoops (ensure eggless/vegetarian)
* **Chopped nuts:** 2 tablespoons (pistachios and almonds)
* **Glazed cherries:** 2 (for garnish)
# # # Instructions
* **Soak the seeds:** Submerge the sweet basil seeds in 1/2 cup of water for 15-20 minutes until they swell and turn gelatinous. Drain any excess water.
* **Cook the sev:** Boil the falooda sev in a pot of water for 4-5 minutes until soft. Drain and immediately rinse with cold water to prevent sticking.
* **Base layer:** Take two tall, decorative glasses and spoon 2-3 tablespoons of thick mango puree into the bottom of each.
* **Build the layers:** Add a layer of the soaked basil seeds, followed by a layer of the cooked falooda sev.
* **Pour the milk:** Gently pour the sweetened chilled milk over the sev, filling the glass about two-thirds of the way up.
* **Add fresh fruit:** Drop in a generous handful of the finely chopped fresh mango pieces.
* **Add ice cream:** Carefully place a large scoop of mango or vanilla ice cream on top of the mixture.
* **Garnish and serve:** Sprinkle the chopped pistachios and almonds over the ice cream, top with a glazed cherry, and serve immediately with a long dessert spoon.