Mango and Melon Dessert

Mango and Melon Dessert
Mango and Melon Dessert
This refreshing treat, from Mridula Baljekar, author of Indian Cooking Without Fat (Metro Books), is a cool finish to spicy dishes.
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  • Served Person: Makes 4 servings
Indian Food Processor Fruit Ginger Herb Dessert Watermelon Mango Summer Chill Healthy Vegan Cinnamon Nutmeg Self Kidney Friendly Vegetarian Pescatarian Dairy Free Wheat/Gluten-Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free Kosher
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • confectioners' sugar

Preparation In a food processor, purée mango, adding 1 tbsp water, if necessary, to achieve a puddinglike consistency. Add spices; blend thoroughly. Add sugar to taste. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours. When ready to serve, cut watermelon in half. Using a melon baller, scoop out about 2 cups of balls. Pour purée into 4 shallow bowls and arrange melon balls on top. Garnish with mint sprigs. Nutritional analysis per serving: 239 calories, 1.2 g fat (0.2 g saturated), 4.3 g fiber, 60.6 g carbs, 4 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self

Preparation In a food processor, purée mango, adding 1 tbsp water, if necessary, to achieve a puddinglike consistency. Add spices; blend thoroughly. Add sugar to taste. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours. When ready to serve, cut watermelon in half. Using a melon baller, scoop out about 2 cups of balls. Pour purée into 4 shallow bowls and arrange melon balls on top. Garnish with mint sprigs. Nutritional analysis per serving: 239 calories, 1.2 g fat (0.2 g saturated), 4.3 g fiber, 60.6 g carbs, 4 g protein Nutritional analysis provided by Self