Watermelon pops sprinkled with chaat masala are spicy, juicy, tangy, and sweet pops made with watermelon and is a fun way to enjoy this humble summer fruit.
Masala Watermelon Pops
Fresh ripe slices, cut into wedges, and mounted on ice lolly sticks, sprinkled with spices and herbs is a wonderful way to enjoy watermelon in summers. The spices make the watermelon tastes even more exciting and pops are an interesting way to consume them.
Who doesn’t’ love watermelon, I bet everyone loves this juicy summer fruit. So what could be better than to enjoy this fruit, in another fun and interesting way of masala pops?? We definitely make sure to relish watermelon this way at least once throughout the summer.
Why make masala watermelon pops?
These pops are definitely worth trying as they are not only healthy but tastes delicious as well.
- Super easy to make
- Tastes more interesting
- A fun way to enjoy watermelon
- High in nutrients
- A large amount of water and fiber
- High in antioxidants
- Good for metabolism
Ingredients Needed
- Watermelon: Fresh ripe watermelon cut into wedges.
- Spices: Chaat masala, salt, black salt, roasted cumin powder.
- Herbs: Fresh or dried mint leaves
- Lemon Juice: Juice of one lemon or as per taste.
Did you know??
Watermelon is the one and only food that is classified as both fruit and vegetable.
How to make Masala Watermelon Pops?
Step 1. Mix the spices– In a mixing bowl add all of the spices, salt, and mint leaves. Mix well and add the lemon juice to make a paste.
Step 2: Make the pops- Insert a popsicle stick in the center of each watermelon wedge. Make a cut in the center of the watermelon rind and then pass the stick through it.
Step 3: Rub the spices– Rub the spice mix on each watermelon wedge or use a brush to apply. Serve immediately.
Serving suggestions and Variations
Serve the masala watermelon pops right away, add more lemon juice if desired. For a variation, you can add black peppercorn powder and chilly flakes as well.
Like watermelon pops, try these recipes…..
- 4th July Berries Popsicle
- Mango Banana Popsicles
- Double Chocolate Pudding Popsicles
- Pineapple Orange Popsicles
- Mini Chocolate Ice cube Popsicles
Looking for more such summer recipes to get some ideas for your snacking? Do not miss my Sweet Lassi and Rainbow Smoothie and the best one’s Raspberry Mint Icecream.
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Masala Watermelon Pops
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 small watermelon cut into 1″ thick wedges
- 2 teaspoon chaat masala
- 1 teaspoon black salt
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- salt to taste
- juice of one lemon
- few mint leaves chopped
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl add chaat masala, salt, black salt, roasted cumin powder, and mix well. Add in chopped mint leaves and lemon juice and mix again to combine.
- Now rub this spice mix on watermelon wedges. Make a cut in the centre of watermelon rind using a knife and insert ice lolly stick.
- Serve and enjoy.
Notes
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Sapana Behl
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