Persian Faloodeh | Lime and Rosewater Granita with Noodles

You are lucky to learn about Faloudeh Shirazi! This Persian lime and rosewater granita with rice noodles is one of the best desserts ever. The granita is threaded with noodles made of rice and the lime squeezed in it makes it much tastier and lovable. This dessert is originally from Shiraz but the other cities and provinces across Iran make it in their own way. We have Faloodeh Yazdi, Faludeh Kermani, and Faloode Shirazi as it was mentioned before.

There are other Persian desserts like Shir Berenj and Shole Zard that you might like to know about.

Faloodeh Shirazi Recipe

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Here we prepared a very easy recipe for you to make your homemade Faloodeh and please yourself. This dessert contains some rice noodles that you can purchase from Persian shops or make at home. The recipe to make Reshtes (noodles) at home is also brought down here. Follow the instructions and you will love it for sure! Let’s start.

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Prep Time 15 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr 15 minutes mins

Total Time 1 hour hr 30 minutes mins

Course Dessert

Cuisine persian

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

  

• 300 g Starch
• ¼ glass Rosewater (glass=250 g)
• 1 glass Sugar
• 4 glass Water
• 1 Lime
• Cherry syrup optional

Instructions

 

• Pour 2 glasses of water in a pot and heat it up. Then add the sugar gradually and keep stirring to have it all dissolved in the water. The time sugar is dissolved, leave stirring and let the syrup becomes dense.
• Now it is time to add rosewater and stir again. Wait until the syrup boils. Then discard the pot from the heat and wait until the syrup cools. Then pour the syrup in a suitable dish and put it into the freezer. It has to freeze. When it froze, discard it from the freezer and put it into the mixer. After turning it into powder, put it back into the freezer.
• Pour the remaining 2 glasses of water into the pot and heat it gradually and smoothly. Then add the starch gradually to the water and keep stirring properly. Then leave the pot for a while, the water needs to vaporize and the starch becomes condensed. When it becomes dense, stir the content with a spoon. The content should be sticky too.
• Pick a bowl and place some ice cubes in it. Pick a colander with medium or small holes in it and pour the starch to it. The noodles will come out and they will be created. The ice bowl must be under the colander for the noodles. Stir the noodles and iced cubes gently to have soft noodles, not hard ones.
  
• Discard the powdered content from the freezer and add the noodles to it. Now the Faloodeh is ready! You need to serve it in the desirable dishes and add some lime and cherry syrup to it if you want.

Tips to have a high-quality Faloodeh

• The syrup must be icy and cold while adding the noodles.  
• Do not reduce the amount of sugar as it will be frozen in the freezer as water does.
• Make enough amount of Faloodeh. If some of it remained, place it into the freezer and while serving, discard it.

Historical Background

Faloodeh is a dessert with a rich history dating back to the Achaemenid dynasty in ancient Persia. It is believed to have originated in the southern Iranian city of Shiraz, where the dessert was first created using vermicelli noodles and rose water.

Over time, the recipe for Faloodeh evolved and different variations emerged, including Faloodeh Yazdi and Faloodeh Kermani. The dessert’s popularity spread beyond Iran and became a beloved treat throughout the Middle East.

Today, Faloodeh continues to be enjoyed by people around the world as a refreshing and sweet delicacy that is perfect for any occasion.

Health Benefits of Faloode

Faloodeh not only satisfies your sweet tooth but also offers some health benefits.

It is a low-calorie and low-fat dessert that contains no cholesterol, making it a healthier option than many other desserts.

Additionally, Faloodeh contains rosewater, which has anti-inflammatory properties that can help reduce inflammation in the body.

It is also believed to aid digestion and promote relaxation. So, next time you enjoy a bowl of Faloodeh, you can indulge in its sweet taste while also reaping some health benefits.

How to serve Faloode?

Faloodeh can be served in a variety of ways to enhance its flavor and texture.

One popular way to serve Faloodeh is to add fresh fruits like strawberries, raspberries, or pomegranate seeds on top.

Nuts like pistachios or almonds can also be added for some extra crunch.
For a creamier texture, a scoop of vanilla ice cream can be placed on top of the Faloodeh.

Another way to serve it is by drizzling some honey on top, which adds a touch of sweetness and complements the tartness of the lime.

These serving suggestions are a great way to personalize and experiment with this delicious dessert.

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Do not forget other very delicious Persian sweets like Pashmak and Sohan.