The last and the final group for the 5th Edition of BM starts today. We have some new members along with some old members doing this week with me. The themes are the same and it makes it more exciting because I chose something completely different from the regular one for me.
With the theme Summer Coolers being there to help me get over our hot climate, it's also a push for me to send entries to PJ who is hosting Kid's Delight this month themed on Cool Comforts. I really had a tough time deciding on what to make. I finally wrote down what I wanted to make and that really helped. I was also discussing the recipes with Champa, who greatly helped me hitting on these simple coolers done quickly in my hectic schedule right now.
For the day one, I decided on watermelon granite as it's watermelon season here. I did a quick search on google and landed on many sites giving me what granita is all about. I quickly read on it on the wiki and decided I was going to simply mix all methods together.
The sugar melted in water
Lemon Juice
Watermelon juice
After 2 hours in the freezer
Fluff with a fork.
After 7 hrs
Method to prepare:
Scoop out the watermelon, remove seeds and chop finely. Measure out 5 cups and pulse a couple of times to get a smooth liquid. Sieve if required.
Meanwhile, boil the water in a saucepan and add the sugar. Keep stirring for the sugar to melt. Allow it to cool and when the watermelon juice is ready, add the sugar along with lemon juice.
Adjust for sweet and lemon.
Transfer to a bowl and freeze. All sites said to fluff after 30 mins. But guess they didn't talk in reference to my place where it is extremely hot.
Only after 2 hours, it was forming crystals. Fluff through the liquid using a fork for the crystals to form. Freeze it back.
This process is to be repeated every 30 mins. I happily left it overnight to repeat the process after 6 hrs.
When it is all set, you will see those flakes formed on top.
The taste was fantastic. You will have to make sure that you scrap the granite really well; else you will still have ice chunks.
I made sure I take the pictures early morning, as I knew otherwise it will melt within minutes. Even then it was melting pretty fast. Hubby dear felt it was too icy for him and it was best suited for kids.
I loved the way the lemon juice rendered itself to watermelon.
Vardhini says
Wow .. the granita looks so inviting .
SravsCulinaryConcepts says
so wonderful and yummy granita !!
Divya Kudua says
I want!
Aarthi says
mouth watering...
harini-jaya says
I am sure I would be making this colorful and flavorful granita!
vaishali sabnani says
super granita...wanted to post this in my series ...but opted for Pink Lady!!
kaveri says
Granita looks very tempting..
Divya.M says
wow... chill chill cool cool... lovely recipe....
Priya says
Love this granita, can finish that whole glass rite now without any hesitation..
Jayashree says
A wonderful treat for kids and adults.
PriyaVaasu says
Very Tempting!!!
Champa says
Nice one.
Pavani says
Granita looks so refreshing and delicious. Great for those hot summer days.
Sin-A-Mon (Monika) says
looks lovely
Suma Gandlur says
I too am planning to make granita this summer. Still some more weeks I guess for the real summer here. 🙂
I too have those kind of cups.
jayasree says
Lovely color of the granita and gorgeous pics.
sushma says
Yum Yum will make this for sure this weekend
Usha says
Looks good and love the presentation!
divya says
Delicious and drool worthy..tempting me a lot.
Gayathri Kumar says
So Cool...
Mom Chef says
ooh ! lovely 🙂