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  Falooda recipe  with step by step photos and video. Falooda or faluda is a popular Indian summer dessert drink consisting of various elements like milk, ice cream, rose syrup etc. Elements in a falooda are It is layered with many edibles like: Rose syrup  – both homemade rose syrup and store brought rose syrup work well. In the absence of rose syrup, rose water can be used. You can even use rooh afza instead of rose syrup. It is the rose fragrance and the pink color that makes falooda refreshing as well as appealing. Sabja seeds  – sabja seeds are sweet basil seeds. These tiny black seeds are also known as tukmaria seeds. They are similar to chia seeds, but not the same. In the absence of sabja seeds, you can use chia seeds. Falooda sev  – sev means vermicelli and in an authentic falooda vermicelli made from corn starch or arrowroot flour are added. That being said, for healthier options you can use whole wheat vermicelli or rice vermicelli. Jelly  – stra...

  Ingredients 2 1/2 c all-purpose flour 2 c sugar 1 Tbsp cocoa powder, unsweetened 1 tsp baking soda 1 tsp salt 2 eggs 1 c oil 1 c buttermilk 1 Tbsp white vinegar 1 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 oz green food coloring (yes! the whole bottle) FROSTING: 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature 1/4 c butter, room temperature 2 tsp pure vanilla extract 1 lb powdered sugar · milk if needed for texture (i seldom need any) Preheat oven to 350 and line your cupcake pans. Whisk eggs in a med bowl and then add remaining wet ingredients (EXCEPT FOOD COLORING), set aside. In your stand mixer put all dry ingredients and mix well. Add food coloring into the wet ingredients, whisk well then slowly add to dry ingredients beating on med for 1 - 2 minutes (do not overbeat your cupcakes will get dense and not be so fluffy). Fill cups 2/3 full and bake for 16 minutes or until toothpick comes out dry (the toothpick might pull out a little green but you are looking for done not a clean toothpick). TO PREPARE FR...