ROSE MILK

 Today I am sharing the recipe of Rose  Milk with Vanilla Ice-Cream, that is a popular Indian milk recipe. Rose milk is nothing but simple rose flavoured milk by mixing rose syrup with milk.  Rose milk is a one of the easy and quick desserts that kids will love. You can make it many flavor variations. You can make it in just only 5 minutes. It is known for its refreshing and cooling properties. Rose milk is typically consumed for its flavour as well as for it's health benefits. The basil seeds are known as a body coolant in traditional Indian medicine. This Indian style  Rose Milk looks absolutely gorgeous and is packed with the goodness of roses and it's hard not to fall in love with the vibrant pink colour of this drink and of course the flavour and aroma. 

We feel it's worthy to be a part of every celebration and festive days. Not only on special occasions but at times, you absolutely deserve a sweet treat for all your hard works. Rose milk is very refreshing and perfect for the summers and summer already is at its peak here at my place and we started craving for some chilled drinks. Summer days are invariably hot and we need to hydrate ourselves without falling into unhealthy ways. There are tones of choices available for unhealthy drinks in the market and at home too. This rose milkshake came out rich, creamy and yummy and yes my family approved and enjoyed it a lot. I am sure after trying this rose milk recipe for the first time, you will double up the quantity in the following times. Here is how to make easy rose milk at home. Do try this recipe and treat yourself with this delicious drink whenever you need it.

INGREDIENTS :

1/4 Cup Rose syrup 

1 tablespoon Sugar (optional )

2 tablespoon Sabja Seeds (soaked )

1 Cup Ice cubes 

 Vanilla Ice cream

2 Cups Milk

Few dried/fresh Rose petals for garnishing

1 tablespoon chopped pistachios

METHOD :

STEP 1 - In a small bowl sock sabja seeds with 1 cup water for 30 minutes. 

STEP 2 - Drain the excess water and keep aside.

STEP 3 - In a mixie jar or blender, add chilled milk, rose syrup, ice cubes, sugar (if using ) & few scoops of ice cream and blend till smooth and frothy.

( I didn't use sugar.)

STEP 4 - Put 1 tablespoon swelled sabja seeds in the individual serving glasses.

STEP 4 -  Pour the frothy rose milk in a serving glass,.

STEP 5 - If you like, add one more scoop of  ice cream on the top & garnish with rose petals and chopped pistachios.

STEP 6 - Drizzle some rose syrup on the top.

STEP 7 - Serve immediately.

NOTES - * Adding sabja seeds aka holy basil seeds is optional. Omit if you do not have it or like it.

* Sugar is totally optional in this recipe. Because we are adding icecream in our recipe which helps to give the sweetness. But if you like more sweet then you may add sugar.

* I used store brought rose syrup but feel free to use homemade rose syrup if you have. 

* Make it without ice cream, still good. It's totally upto you.