Thursday, June 28, 2007

Watermelon in Rose Sherbet/Syrup

Fine cubes of Watermelon soaked in Rose syrup is my most favorite way of indulging in this beauty of a fruit!
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Chilled watermelon.....
Dripping with rose syrup.......
A hint of lemon juice........................
Some kala namak(black salt) thrown in to kick it up........

The taste that culminates is almost sinful, indescribable on a food blog ;)
The rose brings out all the juices from the watermelon to create a lovely flavor!
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There are no hard and fast rules to make this tantalising drink!
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Chop the water melon into fine cubes.
Add rose syrup/sherbet as per taste. I add about 5-6 tbsp for a mini seedless watermelon.
Squeeze lemon juice(optional, if you like the subtle hint of tartness).
Add black salt (kala namak) as per taste. (optional)
Add lots of ice cubes and chill well for a few hours for the flavors to mingle.
Fill up glasses with the mix and Indulge........


This is my contribution to AFAM-Watermelon guest hosted by Bee of Jugalbandi.

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35 comments:

  1. TNLJune 28, 2007 at 1:12 PM

    color toh jo! ketlo saras che....a drink toh marey try KARVUJ padse..tu jevi ritey describe kare che!

    :)

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  2. archanaJune 28, 2007 at 1:26 PM

    Drink tar mast distoy. Kuthe kadhla photo?jaga chaan distey :)
    Tu itke changle description dile ahes ki me ha drink nakki try kareen.
    Tumchya tithe watermelon atta suru zale ani amchya ithe sampat ale :)Tya mule mala changla watermelon milat nahi .

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  3. TeeJune 28, 2007 at 2:05 PM

    generally mala nusta rose sarbat aavdat nahi pan tujhi idea aavadli! Looks very tempting!!!

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  4. evolvingtastesJune 28, 2007 at 2:08 PM

    I looooove watermelon, as it is. No fuss, no muss. You make this sound way too good though. What type or brand of rose syrup/sherbet do you recommend?

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  5. TheCookerJune 28, 2007 at 2:11 PM

    Beautiful!
    So refreshing.

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  6. NeelamJune 28, 2007 at 3:28 PM

    Wow looks beautiful and refreshing!

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  7. ArtsJune 28, 2007 at 3:55 PM

    Saras che.. :)
    summer mate ekdum perfect! :D

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  8. beeJune 28, 2007 at 4:30 PM

    it must be really refreshing and aromatic. thanks for this great entry, richa.

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  9. SharmiJune 28, 2007 at 4:58 PM

    that is a super duper cooler to beat the summer heat. very soothing!!

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  10. RoopaJune 28, 2007 at 9:03 PM

    slurp.. it looks delicious.very colorfull and refreshing...

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  11. RichaJune 28, 2007 at 9:30 PM

    trupti,
    aa mari favorite summer drink che. try karje tane gamsay :)

    archana,
    aga photo amchya backyard madhe kadhla aahey. Hee drink mala phar avadte, naki try kar. tikday kontya fruit cha season chalu aahey?

    tee,
    ya sherbet madhey rose flavor chaan lagto, try kar ani mala saang.

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  12. RichaJune 28, 2007 at 9:38 PM

    hi ET, yup watermelon has too many chahanewale including moi :) do try this for a change in taste. I like Kalverts rose syrup for this, it works very well. Haldiram is good too. For some reason roohafza does not work with this drink! Do lemme' know how u liked it. Enjoy...

    thanks cooker.

    thanks neelam and welcome here. see ya around.

    thanks arti, summer sathi ekdum mast ahey :)

    bee, yup it has a groovy rose aroma :)

    sharmi, this is my fav summer drink.

    thanks roopa. it sure is so refreshing in summer!

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  13. musicalJune 28, 2007 at 10:01 PM

    Wow! yeh hui na baat! watermelon and kala namak are anyway my summer favorites, with rose water this goes to another level :)

    Fabulous one, Richa.

    hugs,
    musical.

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  14. KajalJune 29, 2007 at 4:15 AM

    Me to aaj man bhari ne drink kari lidhu.....ketlu saars lage chhe Richa.....mara thi rehvatu nathi.....mane fakat 8-9 glass jo chhe.......trupti ni pan watermelon ni post joyne avu chhu ane tari jov chhu maru to maan j mantu nathi.....su karu.:))))

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  15. SuganyaJune 29, 2007 at 9:39 AM

    Watermelon and Rose different combination....Love it..So refreshing HUH!...

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  16. sunitaJune 29, 2007 at 12:19 PM

    That's one great summer cooler...very refreshing indeed...

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  17. AnonymousJune 29, 2007 at 2:27 PM

    wow
    thats red
    luv the combination
    thx :)

    www.talimpu.com

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  18. evolvingtastesJune 29, 2007 at 5:05 PM

    hi ET, .. I like Kalverts rose syrup for this, .. roohafza does not work with this drink!

    Thanks, Richa! I will try to see if I can find Kalvert's, since I have Rooh Afza at home.

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  19. RichaJune 29, 2007 at 5:27 PM

    haanji musical,
    kala namak te' thanda tarbooj bada majedar hundae'. rose syrup paake oda taste mannu bada pasand e, do try it sweetie :) take care

    kajal,
    ghare aavjey, tari matey watermelon in rose banavu chu :) joeye etlu peejay! enjoy...

    sukanya,
    yes it is a unique mix, do try it this summer.

    sunita,
    it sure is refreshing, all the juices come out to make one fantastic sherbet :)

    thanks anusharaji, do try it.

    ET, u shud be able get it at any desi stores, have seen a few more brands as well. roohafza works better in milk, me-thinks :)

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  20. CynthiaJune 29, 2007 at 7:12 PM

    This is so good that no way will 1 glass satisfy me :) I want at least 3 glasses (lol) lovely Richa.

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  21. JyothiJune 29, 2007 at 9:21 PM

    Cool and delicious sherbet richa. Thanks for sharing and great entry too.

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  22. indosungodJune 30, 2007 at 4:13 PM

    Richa! what a lovely color. Just looking at it I can get a whiff of fresh air.

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  23. KDJuly 1, 2007 at 6:14 PM

    what a way to welcome and enjoy summer....color's so beautiful...

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  24. DEEPAJuly 2, 2007 at 6:10 PM

    richa ..u must be having a blast at home ...Its summer time ...wow lady

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  25. RichaJuly 2, 2007 at 10:33 PM

    thanks cynthia! true, it is just not possible to stop at one ;) enjoy it this summer..

    thanks jyothi, isg, komal & deepa! do try it, the color, taste & rose aroma is just beautiful in this one :) my most fav watermelon drink ;)

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  26. AnonymousJuly 3, 2007 at 4:45 PM

    What a combination of flavors, and it looks simply beautiful! :)

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  27. USHAJuly 3, 2007 at 7:22 PM

    Hmm....Cool drink for these hot days...love to have more glasses...

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  28. Ramya's Mane AdigeJuly 5, 2007 at 1:55 PM

    oh wow!! this one tastes just wonderful... gr8 looking pictures! :)

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  29. RichaJuly 5, 2007 at 6:12 PM

    thanks linda, usha & ramya!
    this is one of my fav drinks in the summer :)
    enjoy...

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  30. SigJuly 5, 2007 at 9:08 PM

    Looks lovely... wish I had a glass or two of this in the scorching 112 degrees in LV... :(

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  31. deenaJuly 6, 2007 at 7:34 AM

    richa ..ur description was so appetising made me slurrrp!!drink looks fab.!

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  32. LakshmiJuly 9, 2007 at 9:53 PM

    Drink looks very refreshing n tempting! Pictures are great too!

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  33. JJuly 10, 2007 at 4:26 AM

    Ah, I need this rightaway! Its scorching here !!

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  34. AnonymousJuly 11, 2007 at 12:12 AM

    Super duper, Richa. Will have to try this right away!

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  35. RachnaJuly 11, 2007 at 12:29 PM

    wow this is totally yummy... bookmarked to try...

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