Falooda

Ingredients

1. Milk                          -    500 ml
2. Condensed milk        -   1/2  tin
3. Falooda sev strands   -   a handful
4. Basil seeds                 -   1 tbsp
5. Custard powder         -    2 tbsp
6. Rose syrup                 -    1 tsp
7. Dry fruits                   -     for garnishing

Preparation

1. Soak basil seeds in 1 cup of  water with 2 tbsp sugar. The seeds swell and turn in slimy, translucent small balls.

1. Boil water and add falooda sev strands.once they are cooked , rinse them in water and keep aside.

1. Boil  450 ml milk and add the 50 ml milk to custard powder to make a smooth paste.

1. Keep the flame low and add custard paste slowly into the milk.Stir continuously to avoid burning and cook it for 2-3 minutes.

1. Add condensed milk slowly and 2 tbsp sugar to milk .Stir for 2-3 minutes.

1. Switch off the flame and let it cool.refrigerate this for 1 hour.

1. In a tall serving glass , add soaked basil seeds ,falooda sev and chilled milk - custard mix.

1. Add a scoop of ice cream and top with dry fruits.