‘Kulfi falooda’ remains hot favourite in searing weather

Falooda is a very popular sweet, cold beverage that contains variety of ingredients

ISLAMABAD: As kulfi falooda is one of the most popular chilled traditional desserts in the country, the sweltering summer brings additional business for its vendors and shopkeepers to earn double.

Falooda is a very popular sweet and cold beverage that contains variety of ingredients. It is a modified form of a Persian non-liquid sweet dish known as faloodeh.

A kulfi maker, has been in operation for over 60 years, said, "People come here from far away to enjoy the treat during summer,"

Rabri or Rabri falooda is another popular version of falooda in the country, a shopkeeper said.

Falooda is made of khoya, vermicelli and sweet syrup, he explained, adding, Falooda is served as an ice-cream sundae float, rabri falooda or kulfi falooda with various additions such as sabja seeds, almonds, jelly, fruits, kesar, rose water, and so on.

Another vendor said falooda could be served in a big glass with ice cream with the ingredients visibly layered. This makes falooda look colourful and visually appealing. Falooda can also be served in a bowl or in a plate with kulfi, he added.

Falooda is very good for cancer patients as it cleans stomach, said a Dr Zain Umair."One glass of rabri a day is beneficial for boosting blood cells in a dengue patient," a medical expert said.

Published in The Express Tribune, June 16^th, 2019.