Masala Lemonade Granita
Lemonade is a very popular drink across the world and has loads of variations. This lemon juice with sugar and salt is a very refreshing energy drink for summer. Lemon is inexpensive and readily available and has huge health benefits so no wonder its the basis for an array of beverages.
Granita is a frozen dessert made from sugar, water and any flavouring of your choice. It is originally from Sicily. It resembles a slushy or shaved ice. In Italy, it is typically served for a breakfast with a brioche during summer. It is generally sweet but can be prepared using savoury ingredients and used to be served during meal as a palate cleanser. The consistency of granules can be varied a per one’s preference.
I am serving the popular Indian lemonade – Limbu sherbet in Granita form. I am sure you will enjoy this twist to the traditional sherbet.
Ingredients
- Lemon juice 3 tablespoons
- Sugar 5 - 6 tablespoons
- Salt 2 teaspoon
- Cumin powder 1 teaspoon
- Chaat masala 3 teaspoons
- Water 3 cups
Note: Total time required is 4 hours (or overnight) for freezing.
Instructions
- Add all granita ingredients in a jar. Mix well until sugar dissolves. Pour in a shallow baking dish.
- Freeze uncovered for an hour. Ice crystals have just started to form around the edges. Break it with a fork, stir the crystals, bring it to the centre and mash well.
- Keep the container back in the freezer. Repeat this after every 45 minutes for at least 4-5 times, till you get desired granular consistency.
- When ready, scoop with an Ice-cream scoop, garnish with lemon zest, mint leaves and sprinkle some chaat masala.
- Enjoy this delicious sweet, savoury and tangy granita.