Step 1

Soak sabja seeds in water for about 20 to 30 mins. Once they swell using a strainer drain the extra water and set the soaked seeds aside.

Step 2

Prepare the falooda sev according to package instructions.

Step 3

Some require just soaking the falooda sev in warm water. Or you can cook them in hot water until softened.

Step 4

Boil water on medium to high heat. Add the falooda sev or your preferred choice of vermicelli. If the faluda sev are long, then just break or chop them prior to cooking.

Step 5

Cook according to package instructions or until softened.

Step 6

Once cooked, using strainer or colander, drain the extra water. Then rinse the cooked falooda sev in fresh water. Drain the water again. Keep covered aside till they are cooled completely at room temperature.

Step 7

Chop the nuts and set aside.

Step 8

In 4 tall glasses each, add 1.5 to 2 tablespoons rose syrup. Depending upon the sweetness preferred and the size of the glass add less or more of the rose syrup.

Step 9

Then add 2 tablespoons soaked sabja seeds.

Step 10

Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of the faluda sev.

Step 11

In a slow stream, pour about 1 cup milk.

Step 12

Then top with one scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Step 13

Garnish with a few raisins, sliced pistachios, almonds or cashews. For a bright pop of color, you can decorate with a few glazed cherries or tutti-frutti. Prepare the remaining falooda drinks in the same way.

Step 14

Serve the falooda straight away. While drinking, with a spoon mix the rose syrup settled at the bottom with the milk and then drink as you eat the vermicelli, sabja seeds and nuts.