Mango Falooda by Shahna

Summer Refreshment: Mango Falooda by Shahna Dev

When the monsoon season arrives, it’s time to bid goodbye to the scorching summers. And with the end of summer season, comes the end of mangoes too…. That’s the saddest part though!!

Mango Falooda is a delicious and refreshing summer dessert drink originating from India. Here’s a quick description:

• Key Ingredients:

  • Fresh mango: The star of the show, providing sweetness and tropical flavor.
  • Chilled milk: The base of the drink.
  • Falooda sev: Thin, translucent noodles made from starch, adding texture.
  • Sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds): Tiny black seeds that swell up in water, offering a unique texture and a subtle nutty flavor.
  • Rose syrup or sugar: For sweetness.
  • Optional additions: Mango ice cream, chopped nuts, jelly cubes for further textural contrast.

• Flavor Profile:

  • Sweet and creamy with a burst of mango flavor.
  • Refreshing and cooling, perfect for hot weather.
  • Can be slightly nutty from the sabja seeds.