Iran’s frozen secret
Falooda, the flavored milk delicacy with vermicelli and ice cream is traditionally associated with Navroz. Faloodeh, a traditional ice cream in ancient Iran, has given rise to speculation that Iran can claim to be the birthplace of ice cream, according to a video on "The world’s oldest ice cream?” produced by BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) Travel. The traditional ice cream had milk, sugar, saffron, starch and rose water. Sheep’s milk was supposed to give it a better flavor.
Yakhchal in Persia: birthplace of ice cream? Photos courtesy BBC Travel
"For thousands of years the people of Iran have been......