Watermelon granita

GRANITA / ITALIAN ICE –

Is like Indian gola – crushed /shaved ice drizzled with artificial flavours and sometimes topped with condensed milk . Granita is a form of semi frozen dessert .It is made from fruits crushed with  lemon juice + water [ optional ] + sweetening agent like  sugar / honey / sugar syrup . The texture may be grainy or smooth . Instead of  natural fruits , we can use  fruit juices or fruit puree . Granitas are frozen for 2 hrs, then they are removed from freezer ,mixed a bit with a fork and again frozen for 2 or 3 hrs . It should not freeze like hard ice , it should be like ice flakes or shavings .

WATERMELON GRANITA

INGREDIENTS

• Watermelon cubes – 4 cups [ deseeded and skinless ]
• Sugar – 1 or 2 tbsp or as per taste or sweetness of the fruit
• Lemon juice – 1 tsp [ optional ]

PREPARATION

1. Take the water melon cubes + sugar + lemon juice in a mixie jar and pulse beat it with a gap of 1 or 2 seconds .
2. *** not more than few seconds else the seeds will get grinded .
3. Strain the juice to discard the seeds .

METHOD

Pour the juice in a freezer box .

Put it in a freezer and freeze it for 2 hours.

Remove it and try scraping it with a fork to give a grainy texture .

Again freeze it for 3 or 4 hrs .

Remove and keep outside for few seconds .

Scrape with a spoon or fork .

Granita is ready to be served .

Transfer to a serving bowl .

Sprinkle little chaat masala or black salt and serve .

NOTES

1. Adjust sweetness as per taste .
2. Lemon juice is optional .
3. While serving it should be in bit melted form and not like ice cubes .

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