The Best Homemade Royal Falooda Recipe (Simple Summer Dessert)

Royal Falooda is a rich, creamy, and utterly delicious summer dessert layered with fruits, nuts, chilled milk, ice cream, falooda sev, and more! As the name suggests, this is a royal indulgence and one of my absolute favorite desserts — every spoonful bursts with textures and flavors.

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The best part? This recipe is simple, quick, and uses just a handful of summer essentials you likely already have in your kitchen. You can easily customize it with your favorite fruits (beyond apple!) and adjust the ingredient quantities to suit your preferences. Trust me, it tastes just as good as restaurant falooda — maybe even better when made at home with love!

Let’s dive right into the making!

Ingredients & Their Role

Ingredient	Role
Subja seeds (sweet basil seeds):	Provide cooling effect and unique jelly-like texture.
Milk	Creamy base that binds all layers together.
Sugar	Sweetens the milk to balance the rose syrup and fruits.
Falooda sev/vermicelli	Adds a delicate, chewy bite.
Rose syrup	Gives signature floral aroma, pink hue, and sweetness.
Green jelly	Adds fun color, soft texture, and visual contrast.
Fruits (apple/others)	Bring freshness and light crunch.
Mixed nuts	Provide crunch, richness, and elevate the dessert’s “royal” feel.
Vanilla ice cream	Creamy, indulgent topping that melts into the layers.
Tutti frutti	Adds a colorful, playful garnish.

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The Best Homemade Royal Falooda Recipe (Simple Summer Dessert)

Recipe by Sandhya Riyaz

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Course: Desserts, Summer Specials, Dessert and shakesCuisine: IndianDifficulty: Easy

Servings

servings

Prep time

minutes

Cooking time

minutes

Royal Falooda is a refreshing and rich Indian summer dessert layered with basil seeds, rose syrup, milk, fruits, sev, and topped with ice cream and nuts.

Ingredients to make Royal Falooda

2 cups, Milk
1/4 cup, Water
3 teaspoon, Sugar
2 tablespoon, Rose syrup
1/2 cup, Apple
3 tablespoon, Falooda sev/ Vermicelli
2 tablespoon, Sweet basil seeds/ tukmaria/ sabja seeds
2 nos., Green jelly
2 scoops, Vanilla Ice cream
Ingredients for garnish
2 nos., Pistachio (chopped)
2 nos., Almonds (chopped)
2 nos., Cashews (chopped)
2 teaspoon, Tutti frutti

Directions to make Royal Falooda

Prepare the Subja Seeds:
Soak the subja seeds in ½ cup water. Stir well and let them rest for 30–45 minutes until they bloom (they’ll look plump with a white layer around each seed).
Sweeten the Milk:
In a pan, add ¼ cup water and 1 cup milk. Bring it to a boil. Once it boils, stir in the sugar until dissolved. Turn off the heat and let the milk cool completely.
Chop the Add-ins:
Finely chop the apple (or any preferred fruit) and mixed nuts. Set aside.
Cook the Falooda Sev:
Boil water in a pot, add the falooda sev or vermicelli, and cook until done. Drain using a strainer and set aside.
Layer the Falooda:
In a tall serving glass, start with rose syrup at the bottom.
Add a layer of the soaked subja seeds.
Top with cooked falooda sev.
Add a layer of green jelly.
Add chopped apple (or fruit of choice) and chopped nuts.
Pour in the sweetened milk until it fills the glass.
Finish and Serve:
Top with vanilla ice cream, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, and tutti frutti. Serve immediately and enjoy this royal summer treat!

Notes

* 1 cup = 235 ml
Tips & Variations
Swap apple for mango, banana, or pomegranate.
Add a scoop of kulfi for an extra indulgent version.
Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your fruits and ice cream.
You can use store-bought or homemade jelly.

How to make Royal falooda with step by step images

Prepare the Subja Seeds:
Soak the subja seeds in ½ cup water. Stir well and let them rest for 30–45 minutes until they bloom (they’ll look plump with a white layer around each seed).
Sweeten the Milk:
In a pan, add ¼ cup water and 1 cup milk. Bring it to a boil. Once it boils, stir in the sugar until dissolved. Turn off the heat and let the milk cool completely.
Chop the Add-ins:
Finely chop the apple (or any preferred fruit) and mixed nuts. Set aside.
Cook the Falooda Sev:
Boil water in a pot, add the falooda sev or vermicelli, and cook until done. Drain using a strainer and set aside.
Layer the Falooda:
In a tall serving glass, start with rose syrup at the bottom.
Add a layer of the soaked subja seeds.
Top with cooked falooda sev.
Layer the Falooda:
Now Add a layer of green jelly.
Add chopped apple (or fruit of choice) and chopped nuts.
Pour in the sweetened milk until it fills the glass.
Finish and Serve:
Top with vanilla ice cream, a sprinkle of chopped nuts, and tutti frutti. Serve immediately and enjoy this royal summer treat!

Tips & Variations

Swap apple for mango, banana, or pomegranate.
Add a scoop of kulfi for an extra indulgent version.
Adjust sugar based on the sweetness of your fruits and ice cream.
You can use store-bought or homemade jelly.

Why You’ll Love This Royal Falooda

Restaurant-quality taste at home.
Customizable with your favorite fruits & nuts.
A showstopper dessert for summer parties, Iftar, or weekend indulgence.

Pro Tips

Chill the milk ahead for extra cold falooda.
Use kulfi or kesar ice cream for a richer, more traditional Indian flavor.
Pre-cook sev, soak basil seeds, and prep fruits early to assemble quickly.
Drizzle extra rose syrup on top for an extra sweet punch.
Add a pinch of cardamom or saffron to the milk for a fragrant twist.

Serving Suggestion

Serve falooda immediately after assembling to enjoy the cold, layered textures.
Use a tall dessert glass for visual appeal and layer clarity.
Offer a long spoon and straw, just like in restaurants, for sipping and scooping.
Perfect for summer evenings, Iftar, festive dinners, or as a showstopper party dessert.

FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)

1. Can I make falooda ahead of time?

You can pre-soak the seeds, cook the sev, and prep the fruits — but assemble just before serving to keep the layers fresh.

2. What fruits work best?

Mango, banana, pomegranate, lychee, or even strawberries! Use seasonal fruits you love.

3. Can I skip ice cream?

Yes! But ice cream adds the “royal” touch and creaminess — replace it with whipped cream if needed.

4. Is falooda vegetarian?

Yes, this version is fully vegetarian.