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Watermelon Katira Cooler

Summer’s getting serious… and so are we with our thirst-quenching beverages! Made with watermelon and almond gum you are sure to find it irresistible.

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Main ingredientsWatermelon, Almond fum (gond katira), Salt, Lemon, Castor sugar, Ice cubes, Fresh mint leaves, 
CuisineIndian
CourseBeverages
Prep time6-8 hours
Cook time0 minute
Serve4
TasteSweet
Level of cookingEasy
OthersVegetarian

Ingredients

  • 1 medium watermelon
  • Chopped watermelon as required
  • 12-16 pieces of almond gum (gondkatira)
  • A pinch of salt
  • 1 lemon
  • 8 tablespoons castor sugar
  • Ice cubes as required
  • Lemon slices as required
  • Fresh mint leaves as required
  • Watermelon wedge for garnish
  • Fresh mint sprig for garnish

Method

  1. Put almond gum pieces into a bowl, add ¾ cup water and set aside for 6-8 hours.
  2. Peel, remove seeds and cut watermelon into cubes and transfer into a grinder jar.
  3. Add salt and squeeze juice of the lemon into the jar. Add castor sugar and grind to fine mixture.
  4. Put chopped watermelon pieces and ice cubes into each of 4 serving glasses. Add lemon slices and mint leaves. Put 1 tablespoon almond gum water into each glass.
  5. Pour ground watermelon mixture into each glass. Garnish each glass with a watermelon wedge and a mint sprig and serve chilled.
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