Wednesday, June 1, 2011

PERSIAN MELON SALAD

This is a typical Persian dessert, using a mixture of sweet fresh fruits flavored with rose water and aromatic mint.



Ingredients :


Sweet Musk Melons : 2
Strawberries : 10,halved
Peaches : 3, peeled and cut into cubes
Green / red seedless grapes : 1bunch
Castor Sugar : 2tbsp
Rose Water : 1tbsp
Lemon Juice : 1tbsp
Mint : 4springs


Method :

1. Carefully cut the melon in half. Scoop out the flesh with a melon baller, making sure not to damage the skin. Reserve the melon shells in refrigerator till you serve the salad. Alternatively, if you dont have a melon baller, scoop out the flesh using a large spoon and cut into 1 inch cubes.

2. In a large bowl, combine the castor sugar, rose water, lemon juice and mint springs. Now add melon balls, strawberries, peaches and grapes. cover and Refrigerate for 2hours.

3. Pile the fruits in to melon shells and garnish with mint springs / strawberries or crushed ice.

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22 comments:

  1. RevaJune 1, 2011 at 5:00 PM

    This is yum... and the presentation is simply mind blowing:)
    Reva

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  2. Indian KhanaJune 1, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    Yum n colourful ....nice pic

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  3. Hamaree RasoiJune 1, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    very neat and superb looking bowls :-) so colorful, cool and healthy.
    Lena regarding the link that you asked for may I know exactly which recipe you are talking about? Still i'm sending you my soup section. you can have a look. would love to help you in tracing the recipe that you are looking for.
    http://hamareerasoi.blogspot.com/search/label/Soups
    Deepa

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  4. Rekha shobanJune 1, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    colourful salad!!nice presentation!

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  5. LifewithspicesJune 1, 2011 at 6:39 PM

    rose water wow yummm flavor..

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  6. Treat and TrickJune 1, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Colorful and yummy salad!

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  7. Hari Chandana PJune 1, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Looks so tempting and delicious.. amazing click !!
    Indian Cuisine

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  8. FinlaJune 1, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Love this so so refreshing looking.

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  9. kitchen flavoursJune 1, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    Wow! I don't mind having this every day! Looks so refreshing and delicious!

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  10. Vimitha DuraiJune 1, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Fresh and healthy salad...

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  11. Suja ManojJune 1, 2011 at 11:20 PM

    Colorful and healthy,beautiful presentation.

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  12. Priya SureshJune 1, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    Wat a refreshing,colourful and marvellous salad..

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  13. Deepthi KRJune 2, 2011 at 1:52 AM

    yummy salad.....
    great presentation :)
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  14. Binys RecipesJune 2, 2011 at 2:37 AM

    wow nice colourful salad invites summer.....

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  15. SwathiJune 2, 2011 at 4:10 AM

    salad looks colorful and yummy.

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  16. UnknownJune 2, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Healthy and colorful salad lena..Btw how have u been?

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  17. aipiJune 2, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    Absolutely love it and can have it in a heart beat. Mouth watering pic!
    US Masala

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  18. ReshmiJune 2, 2011 at 1:02 PM

    hey lena...itz a beautifully prepared salad...loved the whole presentation...

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  19. ZareenaJune 3, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Loved the way you presented the salad. Healthy and colourful.

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  20. JishasKitchenJune 4, 2011 at 1:29 AM

    WOW..thsts one interesting and beautiful salad...perfect for the season,,,superb!!

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  21. Swapna Raghu SanandJune 5, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    Looks colorful and fresh. Perfect 4 summers.

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  22. Rookie QookieJune 5, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    Lena - I lovee fruits and these look absolutely gorgeous!!

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