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Rose Falooda Recipe

1 October 2025 at 19:34

Rose Falooda is one of those desserts that feels special the moment you taste a spoon. This recipe is pretty looking drink and tasty at the same time, with rose milk, jelly, vermicelli, sabja seeds and of course a scoop of ice cream. This recipe has a rich flavor making it perfect for hot summer days.

rose falooda served

This is usually made during special occasions at home because it looks royal and gives such a festive feel. It has layers that look beautiful in the glass and when you dig in, you get a mix of textures in every bite. Kids and elders both love it because it has a mix of layers.

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About Rose Falooda

Falooda is actually a very popular dessert in India and also in some other parts of Asia. Traditionally it is made with rose syrup and milk along with some toppings like sabja seeds and vermicelli. The rose flavor is the highlight here and it blends so well with chilled milk and ice cream.

The texture of this dessert is really something special. You get the soft jelly, the chewy vermicelli, the crunchy seeds and the creamy ice cream all in one glass. It feels heavy but in a nice way, so even one glass keeps you full and satisfied. The rose syrup gives a sweet floral taste which is very different from regular milk based desserts.

There are many variations of falooda you can try. You can alos add fruits or nuts, some use different flavored ice creams like mango or chocolate. You can even change the jelly flavor if you like. But rose falooda is always the classic one, the color itself looks so tempting.

I usually make this during weekends when family wants something chilled and fun. It is a bit of work because you have to prepare the jelly, boil milk and vermicelli, soak sabja seeds and all. But once you keep everything ready, assembling is very quick and everyone loves it.

rose falooda served

Rose Falooda Ingredients

  • Rose jelly - I have used rose jelly for giving that soft wobbly bite and lovely rose taste. You can also make jelly in orange or mango flavor if you like twist.
  • Rose syrup - This is for the main flavor, it gives a sweet floral taste and bright pink color to milk. If you do not have rose syrup, you can mix rose essence with sugar.
  • Fine vermicelli - I have used thin vermicelli, cooked till soft. It gives a nice chewy texture in falooda. You can replace with thin sevai or even pasta if nothing else is available.
  • Milk - I boiled and cooled milk so it becomes little thick and creamy. It is the base of falooda so use full cream milk for better taste. If you want lighter version, you can even use toned milk.
  • Ice cream - I topped with vanilla ice cream which goes well with rose. You can use mango, strawberry or even chocolate ice cream for variation.
  • Sabja seeds - These seeds swell up when soaked and give a nice crunchy texture. They are also cooling for body. If you do not have sabja, you can use chia seeds.
  • Water - This is for soaking seeds and cooking vermicelli. Always use enough water so nothing sticks or becomes mushy.
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How to make Rose Falooda Step by Step

1.Take a handful of fine vermicelli, Boil water and add to it. Water should be little more than the immersing level.

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2.Cook until soft. Rinse it well, drain and set aside.

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3.Soak sabja seeds in water, strain and set aside. Chop jellies roughly, Set aside. Boil milk, let it simmer for 15 minutes or until slightly thick, Switch off and set aside to cool.

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4.Take milk in a bowl, add rose syrup. My rose syrup had sugar in it so I didn't add sugar. If you are adding rose essence then add sugar. Mix well, transfer to a jug.

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5.Chill rose milk, Chill the serving glass at least 30 minutes before assembling. Get ready with your ingredients.

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6.First add a layer of jelly at the bottom. Then add rose syrup.

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7.Then add a layer of cooked vermicelli. Then add a layer of sabja.

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8.Now add chilled rose milk. This will come to ¾th of the glass.

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9.Now scoop vanilla ice cream and add it. Garnish with rose jelly.

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Serve chilled.

rose falooda served

Expert Tips

  • Milk - I usually simmer the milk for few minutes to get a slight thick consistency. It gives better taste and blends well with rose syrup.
  • Vermicelli cooking - Make sure to cook vermicelli in enough water, rinse well so it is not sticky. If sticky, it will spoil the layering.
  • Chilling - I always chill both milk and serving glasses for some time before assembling. It keeps falooda cold for long.
  • Sabja seeds - Soak sabja at least 15 minutes before. They should swell properly and not be hard inside.
  • Layering order - I start with jelly at bottom and ice cream at top. It looks nice and each layer gets balanced flavor.

Serving and Storage

Serve Rose Falooda with a scoop of ice cream on top and some extra jelly pieces for garnish. This goes well after a meal or even as a evening treat. Leftover milk mixture can be stored in fridge for a day.

Assembled falooda should be enjoyed fresh as jelly and vermicelli can turn soggy later. If storing, keep each element separate and put together just before serving.

FAQS

1.Can I skip sabja seeds?

Yes you can, but sabja gives nice texture and cooling effect, so I suggest not to skip unless you really do not have.

2.Can I make this in advance?

You can prepare milk, jelly, vermicelli and sabja ahead. But assemble only at serving time so everything stays fresh.

3.Can I add fruits in this falooda?

Yes you can add chopped mango, strawberry or apple pieces. They give extra taste and make it more colorful.

4.Can I use ready made rose milk?

If you have ready made rose milk, you can directly use it. But homemade with syrup has more fresh taste.

5.Which ice cream flavor to add?

Vanilla is the most common choice, but strawberry also taste very good with rose milk.

rose falooda served

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Rose Falooda Recipe

Rose Falooda is one of those desserts that feels special the moment you taste a spoon. This recipe is pretty looking drink and tasty at the same time, with rose milk, jelly, vermicelli, sabja seeds and of course a scoop of ice cream. This recipe has a rich flavor making it perfect for hot summer days.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian
Keyword dessert recipes, ice cream recipes, icecreams, milk recipes, rose recipes, semiya recipes
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings 2 Falooda
Calories 383kcal
Author Sharmilee J

Ingredients

  • ½ cup rose jelly
  • 2 teaspoon rose syrup
  • a handful fine vermicelli
  • 2 cups milk
  • ice cream any flavour any of your choice - I used Vanilla
  • 1 tablespoon sabja seeds
  • water as needed

Instructions

  • Take a handful of fine vermicelli, boil water and add to it. Water should be little more than the immersing level.
  • Cook until soft. Rinse it well, drain and set aside.
  • Soak sabja seeds in water, strain and set aside.
  • Chop jellies roughly, set aside.
  • Boil milk, let it simmer for 15mins or until slightly thick, switch off and set aside to cool.
  • Take milk in a bowl, add rose syrup. My rose syrup had sugar in it so I didn't add sugar. If you are adding rose essence then add sugar. Mix well, transfer to a jug.
  • Chill rose milk, chill the serving glass at least 30 minutes before assembling. Get ready with your ingredients.
  • First add a layer of jelly at the bottom.
  • Then add rose syrup.
  • Then add a layer of cooked vermicelli.
  • Then add a layer of sabja.
  • Now add chilled rose milk. This will come to ¾th of the glass.
  • Now scoop vanilla ice cream and add it.
  • Garnish with rose jelly.
  • Serve Rose Falooda chilled.

Notes

  • Milk - I usually simmer the milk for few minutes to get a slight thick consistency. It gives better taste and blends well with rose syrup.
  • Vermicelli cooking - Make sure to cook vermicelli in enough water, rinse well so it is not sticky. If sticky, it will spoil the layering.
  • Chilling - I always chill both milk and serving glasses for some time before assembling. It keeps falooda cold for long.
  • Sabja seeds - Soak sabja at least 15 minutes before. They should swell properly and not be hard inside.
  • Layering order - I start with jelly at bottom and ice cream at top. It looks nice and each layer gets balanced flavor.

Nutrition

Serving: 100g | Calories: 383kcal | Carbohydrates: 70g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 120mg | Potassium: 434mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 53g | Vitamin A: 448IU | Vitamin C: 8mg | Calcium: 319mg | Iron: 0.4mg

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SALLA MIRAPAKAYALU

3 July 2021 at 19:44

              SALLA MIRAPAKAYALU, also known as buttermilk/curd chilies is one of the most loved pantry items from South Indian Kitchens. Now buttermilk chilies don’t refer to some kind of chilies, but it’s a preservation process. Mildly spicy chilies are slit and soaked in buttermilk, and then sun-dried during the day. This process is repeated for about a week until the chilies absorb as much buttermilk cure as possible and the chilies are dried to a crisp by the sun.

         During this preservation process, the chilies develop a tangy, yogurty, salty, and slightly cheesy flavor. These flavor packed Buttermilk chilies make a great accompaniment with mild dishes like Curd rice, Dal rice, Sambar rice, etc. But hey your options aren’t just limited to that, you can add these buttermilk chilies to the tempering. Imagine the ton of flavor it would impart in tempering of chutneys or raita and Dal tadka.

         The sign of a perfectly made Salla mirapakaya is that when you break a fried one it should crumble easily. Less spicy, little salty, and tangy is the perfect definition for this Salla mirapakayalu. I know that the process seems a little intimidating for beginners, but trust me this is one of the easiest processes you could ever make.

A tradition of making sun-dried vegetables

    When Summer is here, then begins the tradition of making of Wadiyalu/Papads/fryums. And apart from that we also Sun-dry vegetables, fruits, seeds which have been in our culinary tradition for ages. When there is an excess of produce, our ancestors came up with ways to utilize them smartly. So that they come in handy on a rainy day.

       They are equally healthy as the process which they undergo like pickling, drying, marinating, and curing which makes it even more delicious. The tiring scenarios of the womenfolk in the scorching Sun bring out the best goodies in their pantry. These sun-dried goodies appear out of nowhere during mealtime.

More avatars of these SALLA MIRAPAKAYALU / Buttermilk chilies

       These yogurt/curd/buttermilk-soaked chilies are inseparable from the menu of South Indian Cuisine mainly because of their spicy taste. Now call these buttermilk chilies or we Telugu people call it Oora Mirapakayalu, majjiga mirapakayalu, uppu mirapakayalu. Mor milagai in Tamil, Sandige menasu in Kannada, Dahi Mirchi in Hindi, Dahi ke mirchiyaan in Dakhani, Mahi mircha in Chhattisgarh region and Takla mirsang in Konkan region. The beauty of diverse cuisines across India, one dish with many names. 

       With diverse cuisines across India, these buttermilk chilies come in various flavors across the country. Some stuff the chilies with spices like carom seeds, fenugreek powder, etc. And they add another layer of flavor profile to these chilies.

Checkout more traditional Indian recipes from my blog.

Dibba rotte

Palli chutney

Bebberla garelu

Sunnundalu

Odappalu

Ulava charu

Chegodilu

Barada

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SALLA MIRAPAKAYALU

A delicious crisp chili preserve marinated in sour curd for few days and sun dried to crisp.
Course condiments, Papads
Cuisine Telugu
Keyword Papads, Sun-dried
Author Shravani Abhishek

Ingredients

  • 250 gms Green chilies Mildly spicy ones
  • 2 cups Sour curd
  • 4 tsp Salt
  • 1 cup Water

Instructions

  • Wash and slit the green chillies and keep it aside.
    250 gms Green chilies
  • Pour the sour curd in a wide container. Add salt, and water and whisk it.
    2 cups Sour curd, 4 tsp Salt, 1 cup Water
  • Now add in slit green chilies to the buttermilk mixture. Cover the container and let it sit for 2-3 days.
    Note : Just give a shake and stir once a day.
  • On the fourth day, strain the buttermilk from chillies using a slotted spoon, place them in a plate and dry in the sun.
  • At night put back all the green chillies in the reserved buttermilk and cover them.
  • And then repeat the above two steps for next two days.
    Later discard the buttermilk mixture.
  • Later dry the chillies in the sun for 7 days.
  • These well dried chillies can be stored in an airtight container and can be deep fried before eating with rice.

Frying the SALLA MIRAPAKAYALU

  • Heat oil in a pan, add the sundried salla mirapakayalu/buttermilk chilies to the oil.
  • Fry for 10 secs and place them on a paper towel.
  • Serve the fried salla mirapakayalu/buttermilk chilies with curd rice or dal rice. You can add the chilies to tadka/tempering too.

Notes

  • The salt in the buttermilk should be on heavy side, as that's what helps the chilies in preservation.
  • You can place these buttermilk chilies in a ziploc and place it in freezer to keep them fresh for longer time.

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GIL-E-FIRDAUS

15 May 2021 at 17:46

               Gil-e-firdaus, a classic Dakhni dessert from the kitchens of Hyderabad has its presence in wedding feasts, celebrations and gatherings. A luscious and melt in the mouth dessert made with Sabudana, bottle gourd, khoya, cashew paste and milk. I remember having this dish during my stay in Hyderabad, I fell in love with this kheer instantly. This divine dessert can be served chilled or warm and traditionally served in earthen bowls, which lends an earthy taste. Hence the name GIL-E-FIRDAUS, meaning clay of paradise. 

         This classic dessert Gil-e-firdaus is commonly known as Kaddu ka kheer/ Kaddu ki kheer, as Bottle gourd is known as Kaddu in Hyderabad. As The holy month of Ramadan sets in, the intoxicating aroma of Haleem, Kababs and various desserts linger in the air around the bustling streets of Hyderabad. This divine Gil-e-firdaus a.k.a Kaddu ki kheer is also sold in the small eateries and stalls on the streets. It’s rich and luscious consistency makes it absolutely irresistible. 

The addition of khoa(khoya), cashew paste, and simmering sabudana and bottle gourd in full-fat milk makes it utterly creamy and divine.We have used Sabudana and kaddu(bottle gourd) here, but some add finely ground basmati rice as well to make it aromatic and more creamier. But simmering everything on low flame for longer period time is the key for this divine pudding. 

Ingredients needed to make GIL-E-FIRDAUS

  • Bottle gourd
  • Sabudana / Tapioca pearls
  • Full fat milk
  • Sugar
  • Cardamom powder
  • Khoya
  • Nuts

How to make this dessert VEGAN?

Substitute the full fat milk with plant based milk like coconut milk/soy milk/almond milk. And also substitute the Khoya with Cashew paste or Almond paste to get that rich consistency. 

Let’s get into the recipe now, before that check out more desserts from my blog.

Basava Kajjam

Kanda gadda Bakshalu

Pappu Bakshalu

Badusha

Pala poorilu

Godhuma thalikala paasham

Aanapakaya shegala paasham

Kesar mewa phirni

Gajar ka halwa

Healthy Sabudana payasam

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GIL-E-FIRDAUS

A classic Hyderabadi dessert made of Bottle gourd, sabudana, milk, milk solids and enriched with nuts.
Course Dessert
Cuisine Telangana
Keyword Festive food, Indian desserts, Pudding
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Soaking time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author Shravani Abhishek

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Bottle gourd peeled and grated. Discard the seeds and core.
  • ½ cup Sabudana / Tapioca pearls
  • 1 litre Whole milk / Full fat milk
  • ¼ cup Khoya / Milk solids
  • cups Sugar
  • 3 tbsp Cashew paste
  • 1 pod Cardamom
  • ½ tsp Cardamom powder
  • ¼ cup Water

Instructions

  • Wash and Soak the sabudana pearls for 1 hour.
  • Soak the cashews in warm water and keep aside.

Let's prep for the dessert

  • Peel the bottle gourd, cut into halves, scoop out the core and grate it into thick shreds.
  • Take a large mixing bowl, add cold filtered water and add the grated bottle gourd shreds to it. Squeeze the juice out of it and drain the water.
    Repeat washing the grated bottle gourd shreds for one more time until water runs clear.
    Note : This step helps in preventing the curdling of milk when we add bottle gourd.

Let's start cooking GIL-E-FIRDAUS now!!

  • Heat a Saucepan, add full fat milk, one cardamom pod and bring to a boiling point. Then reduce the flame to low.
  • In a small mixing bowl add khoya and a cup of hot milk to it. Mix it thoroughly until khoya completely incorporated well.
  • Heat a thick bottomed pan, add grated bottle gourd, water. Close the lid and cook for 10 min on low flame until bottle gourd turns tender.
  • When the water dries up, mash the bottle roughly and sauté again till the water dries up completely. Keep this aside.
  • To the boiled milk, add soaked sabudana(drain the water). Cook for about 10 to 15 minutes on low flame till the sabudana turns translucent and tender.
  • Add cashew paste, milk mixed with khoya mixture to the milk and sabudana. Give it a good Stir thoroughly to prevent the formation of lumps.
  • Remove the cardamom pod from the milk and then add in sautèed bottle gourd mixture, sugar and give it a good mix.
  • Reduce the flame to a low flame and cook until the kheer thickens up and keep stirring continuously to prevent sticking to the bottom of the pan.
  • Once the kheer thickens, turn off the stove and let the kheer cool down to room temperature.
  • Serve chilled or warm GIL-E-FIRDAUS / Kaddu ki kheer by sprinkling some chopped nuts on the top.

Notes

  • You can add in tiny pinch of edible green food color to give the dessert a traditional look.
  • This dessert tastes best when served chilled. 

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