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DISH NAME : WATERMELON GRANITA

  • Origin : ITALIAN
  • Category : CHOCOLATE, ICE CREAMS AND FROZEN TREATS
Preparation Time : 30 minutes
Cooking Time : No cooking
Chilling Time : 6 hours --to overnight
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Description

Granita is a semi-frozen dessert made from sugar, water and various flavorings. Originally from Sicily, although available all over Italy. Granita has a coarser, more crystalline texture. Although its texture varies from coarse to smooth, it is always different from ice cream which is creamier. The difference of granita from sorbet is that granita is more crunchier then sorbet.

Note

1) Can be kept in the freezer for 1 week.

  Servings 
Quantity Name
500  Gm.sWatermelon cubed & deseeded
2  Tbsp.Sugar
1  Tbsp.Lime juice

Method

1) Place all the ingredients in a blender and blend until smooth. Chill for 4 hours or overnight.
2) Scrape out the frozen melon & blend in a blender.
3) Keep to chill in the freezer for 45 minutes. After 45 minutes remove the frozen melon, blend again and then freeze again. Do this again twice after an interval of 45 minutes. 4) After the 4th time granita is ready to be served. Scoop out with an ice cream scoop & serve.

Serving Suggestions

Serve cold.