How to Make Falooda Kulfi

Falooda, originally an Iranian drink, is very famous in Pakistan. In other countries, it is only eaten as Kulfi. Kulfi, introduced by the Mughals, tops off this refreshing drink.

Ingredients

For the kulfi:

1 quart half-and-half
8 ounces cool whip or a pint of whipping cream
14 ounces sweetened condensed milk
1/2 cup pistachios (optional)
1 teaspoon rose water (optional)
8 slices white bread

For the falooda:

1 and 1/2 cups milk
3 tablespoons basil seeds
9 tablespoons rose syrup
3 ounces vermicelli

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:
For the kulfi

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Blend all the ingredients in your blender.^{[1]
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Pour the mixture into a large container.

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Freeze it for 24 hours.^{[2]
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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:
For the falooda

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Soak the basil seeds in water for two hours.^{[3]
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Drain the water out of the basil seeds.
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Boil the vermicelli, drain the water out of it, and let it cool for some time(it's best to refrigerate it by putting it in a container and snapping its lid in place so it won't get stiff by cooling).^{[4]
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Place three glasses on your countertop. You'll need to divide your ingredients in thirds.
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Add the vermicelli.^{[5]
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Scoop some kulfi into the glasses.
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Sprinkle the basil seeds in.
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Pour the rose syrup.^{[6]
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Pour the milk as well.

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Community Q&A

Question

Is kulfi a drink or dessert?

Community Answer

Kulfi is a dessert. It is cold and tastes sweet.
Question

Can I add rooh afza instead of rose syrup?

Community Answer

Many people do that, but it will give it the flavor of rooh afza. If you want to make a special rose-flavored one, you will need rose syrup.