Falooda

• 1 cup vermicelli noodles
• 1/2 cup sweet basil seeds
• 2 tablespoons rose syrup
• 2 cups milk
• 2 scoops vanilla ice cream
• 1 cup crushed ice
• 1 tablespoon sugar

Method

1. 1

   Boil the vermicelli noodles in water for about 5 minutes until they are soft. Drain and set aside.

2. 2

   Soak the sweet basil seeds in water for 30 minutes until they expand and become gelatinous. Drain excess water.

3. 3

   In a saucepan, heat the milk and add sugar if desired. Stir until the sugar dissolves and the milk is warm, but do not boil it.

4. 4

   In serving glasses or bowls, layer the cooked vermicelli, soaked basil seeds, and a splash of rose syrup.

5. 5

   Pour the warm milk over the layered ingredients in each glass.

6. 6

   Add crushed ice on top and finish with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if using.

7. 7

   Drizzle some extra rose syrup on top for garnish and serve immediately.