Custard Falooda

 

              Check out my version of this yummy Custard Falooda, where I added chia seeds, some leftover crushed boondi laddu, jelly, topped with strawberry ice-cream and garnished with chopped pistachios. It tastes simply awesome and mouth watering. This amazing concoction can be relished as an after meal dessert or anytime you wish to enjoy this fusion treat. It is a perfect party recipe and can be served during festive or any special occasions.

            Everybody's favourite, falooda hardly takes any time to prepare. Just a little bit of assembling, and you have a surprise dessert in front of you. 

            You may add few chopped seasonal fruits and mixed dry fruits too. In this recipe, I skipped the mandatory vermicelli. However, you may add if you wish. 

• 500 ml. full cream milk
• 2 & 1/2 tbsp. custard powder of any flavour
• sugar to taste 
• 1/4 tsp. cardamom powder
• 1 tsp. rose water
• 5 tbsp. chia seeds soaked in 2 cups water overnight
• 2-3 boondi laddu, crushed
• jelly made from 1 pack
• 1 tsp. chopped pistachios

          For the custard - In a small bowl, mix the custard powder with 1/4 cup milk and keep aside.

          In a saucepan, bring the remaining milk, cardamom powder and sugar to a boil. 

          Pour the custard mix slowly. Keep whisking till the milk thickens to a desired consistency. 

          Add the rose water and keep aside to cool down. Refrigerate for a few hours.

         Prepare the jelly according to the instructions given on the pack. Leave aside to cool and then refrigerate.

          To assemble - Take a tall glass and layer with some jelly, followed by some crushed boondi laddu, soaked chia seeds, custard, chia seeds again and crushed laddu.

          Top it up with a dollop of ice cream and then garnish with chopped pistachios and jelly. Refrigerate for some time. Your chilled yummy Custard Falooda is ready to relish.