Sherbet
Popularly called falluda, is a rose-flavored milk that is very
refreshing to the thirsty tongue. |
| For rose syrup: |
| 1. |
3 ½ kg sugar |
| 2. |
1 ½ L water |
| 3. |
2 limes |
| 4. |
Rose essence to taste |
| 5. |
Red food colouring |
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| For sherbet: |
| 1. |
1 glass chilled milk |
| 2. |
Rose syrup to taste |
| 3. |
Poppy seeds |
| 4. |
Water |
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| Rose syrup: |
- Bring water and sugar to boiling point. When boiling,
add lime.
- Remove from fire when syrup is thick.
- Leave to cool. Add rose essence and coloring.
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| Note: |
| This can
be kept for a couple of months in a cool, dry place. |
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| Sherbet: |
- Soak poppy seeds in a jar of water overnight.
- Add about ¼ glass rose essence (varies according to preference
of taste) to chilled milk and mix well.
- Strain the poppy seeds and add on top.
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Chef’s tip: |
| You may add
tiny cubed red and green jelly for a festive look and complete
it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. |
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