Jun 30, 2008

Molded Watermelon Salad

Ingredients:
2 cups - watermelon, cubed
½ cup - carrot, grated
¼ cup - green grapes (seed less), halved
¼ cup - back grapes (seed less), halved
2 tbsp - celery stalks, chopped
3 tsp - gelatin
3 tbsp - water
1 tsp - green chilies, minced and crushed
1 tsp - ginger, minced and crushed
2 tbsp - mint leaves, chopped
1 tsp - chaat masala or to taste
1 tsp - dry mango powder
lettuce, tomato and cucumber to garnish
salt and pepper to taste

Method:
Blend watermelon pieces in mixer. (do not strain)
Soak gelatin in water for 10 minutes.
Stir it over a low flame till completely dissolved.
Add to the watermelon.
Add rest of the ingredients and place the mixture in a bowl, in a tray filled with ice cubes.
Stir the mixture till it thickens and begins to set.
Pour in a ring mold and keep in refrigerator to set.
Just before serving, turn it out on a serving plate and decorate with lettuce, tomato and cucumber slices

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