Written By: Bhavyajyoti Chilukoti | Published : April 22, 2016, 4:31 PM
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As watermelon is in season, why not make the most of this red, juicy fruit? Forget about eating a bowl of chopped watermelon or drinking a glass of watermelon juice to beat summer heat, with popsicles, salad, mojito and iced tea, here are some simple and interesting ways to include watermelon in the diet. The last recipe is the yummiest!
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Popsicles: Add a bowl of diced watermelon, a pinch of salt and lemon zest, 2-3 mint leaves in a blender. Pour the puree in popsicle trays and freeze for 3 – 4 hours. Insert popsicle sticks midway through freezing.
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Watermelon ice cream: In a bowl, add 2 cups of watermelon puree, 1 cup of milk cream, 1 cup of milk, ¾ cup of sugar and stir properly to make a thick paste. Now, add the mixture in an airtight container and freeze it overnight.
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Watermelon slush: Blend watermelon juice (1 cup), pineapple (1/2 cup), ginger (1/2 inch piece), mint leaves (2 – 3) and ice cubes in a blender and blend. You can even add chia seeds and mint leaves for garnish. Serve chilled.
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Watermelon iced tea: Soak 4 bags of green tea in hot water for around 10 minutes. Strain the tea and refrigerate it for 2 hours. Now, blend 11/4 cup of chopped watermelon slices. Add 2 tbsp of honey to watermelon juice. Add this juice to green tea and refrigerate for an hour. Serve chilled.
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Watermelon mojito: Add mint leaves (1tbsp), lemon juice (4tbsp), watermelon slices (4 tbsp), sugar syrup (4 tsp), salt (pinch), watermelon juice (3 cups) and crushed ice (1 cup) in a bowl and mix. Serve immediately.
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Watermelon and tomato salad: Heat olive oil in a pan, add cumin seeds, mustard seeds, chopped ginger, onions, black pepper powder, lemon juice. Add this mixture to watermelon slices, add mint leaves and tomato slices. Mix and keep it in the fridge to chill. Use cucumber and radish slices for garnishing.
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Watermelon peel sabzi: Heat oil in a pan, add hing, cumin seeds, dry red chilli, grated ginger, garlic, onions and sauté. Now add, chopped tomatoes, peeled watermelon rind (white part), salt, turmeric powder, green chillies, red chilli powder and let it cook on low flame for 10 – 15 minutes. Garnish with coriander leaves and serve with rotis.
