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The Rosy Milkshake (Falooda)

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp basil seeds
  • Vermicelli
  • Hot water
  • 500 ml whole milk
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • 3 tbsp rose syrup I love the Kai lin brand
  • Pistachio seeds and edible rose petals to garnish

Instructions

  • Add enough hot water to cover the basil seeds and leave for 20 min. After 20 min the basil seeds will look gloopy.
  • Add hot water to the vermicelli and soak for 4 min. Drain the water
  • In a thick-bottomed pan, add the milk followed by the sugar and rose syrup and bring to a boil.
  • Set the milk aside to cool.
  • In a large glass add 2 tbsp basil seeds, and 2-3 tbsp vermicelli. Top it up with the cooled down milk.
  • Garnish with pistachio seeds and edible rose petals.
  • Optional but highly recommended, add ice-cream.
Cuisine: East African