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Falooda is a cold dessert with origins in the Indian subcontinent. It is a version of the Iranian faloodeh. Traditionally it is made from mixing rose syrup, vermicelli, sweet basil (sabza/takmaria) seeds with milk, often served with ice cream. The vermicelli used for preparing falooda is made from wheat, arrowroot, cornstarch, or sago.Note : in the above note, basil does not refer to "Tulsi" as understood in India. Sweet Basil is different than Tulsi

Falooda is not only a drink but can be a meal in itself. Some ingredients like soaked basil seeds have a cooling effect on the body. Falooda is also often served with various nuts.

History

The foundation of falooda goes back to Iran (Persia), where a similar dessert, faloodeh, was popular. The dessert came to Medieval India with the many Muslim merchants and dynasties that settled in the Indian subcontinent in the 16th to 18th century. The present form of falooda was developed in the Mughal Empire and spread with its conquests.