MauritianMocktails

Corruption of the original indian falooda, our local milk-based drink is a much-sought form of refreshment on any summer day. It can be bought at the foodcourt of any marketplace, the Port Louis market’s Alouda Pillay being the standard here. It is also being industrially produced and marketed in 175ml cups by Maurilait in many commercial stores.

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Basil seeds [also known as thai basil or sweet basil seeds] is one of the more important ingredients required for making alouda. Jelly made out of agar agar is also added for texture. Agar agar is readily available in most supermarkets as sticks, sheets or powder but you can substitute it with the same amount of unflavoured gelatin.