We all have agreed that when summer time comes, we crave different seasonal fruits like litchis, jamuns, and mangoes but it is incomplete without watermelon: a sweet, watery - red fruit which refreshes us during summer. Generally, we take the inner part of the watermelon and throw the rest of the outer part: the rind (green part). But what if we say that this part is also useful in different things. Yes it is, such as:
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Pickle it
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Make it into chutney
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Use it in an Indian Curry
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Make it into a cool gazpacho
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Candy it
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Make Tutti Frutti
So here is the recipe for Tutti Frutti with the help of watermelon rind. It is used as a topping for juice and cakes for making them more attractive, it is homemade so it doesn't contain any harmful chemicals or colours, totally healthy.
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients:
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3 cups (450 grams) chopped bits of watermelon rinds
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2 cups water
For the Syrup:
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup water
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red, orange, yellow & green food colors (or as required)
Instructions:
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Peel and discard the green part of the watermelon rinds using a peeler or a sharp knife. Scrape off any red portion (fruit) that is still sticking onto the rinds.
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Chop the white portion only into small pieces.
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Place the chopped pieces into a pot or a pan and cover them with water. Bring the mixture to a boil and cook the pieces for about 8-10 minutes or until the pieces begin to look translucent. Do not overcook them or muffle them till they turn mushy. Drain off the water and preserve aside till required.
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To make the sugar syrup, add the sugar and the water into the same pan and let the remedy reach a boil. Then simmer gently until the syrup thickens and you get a one-string consistency. This will take a few minutes.
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Add the boiled & drained pieces and give it a good mix. Bring the mixture to a boil and simmer gently for 3-4 minutes.
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Now, divide the mixture & the syrup equally into different saucepans depending on how many colors you want to use.
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Add the food colors into the saucepans and simmer again until almost all the sugar syrup has been absorbed and the pieces have changed color evenly.
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Transfer the tutti frutti into a large colander and let it cool down. Transfer it into clean & clean glass jars and store in the refrigerator. Always use a hygienic, try a spoon to remove the tutti frutti.
So try this recipe and make your food more delicious and attractive!