Watermelon and Mint Granita Recipe

Looking similar to a sorbet, granita is nothing but a type of semi-frozen fruit dessert that you can prepare anytime with any fruit. Originating in Sicly, Italy, granita is that dessert that you can enjoy without thinking much about its calories or fat content. From the traditional lemon granita that you can easily find in every nook and corner of Italy to the coffee and guava granita, you can prepare any flavour that you want. Summer is the perfect season for enjoying this fruity delight. All you need is your favourite fruit and some ice cubes, and sometimes sugar to get the right flavour. However, you must avoid using sugar as much as you can while preparing a granita. The ideal formula of preparing any granita is - 4 cups of your favourite fruit, 1/4 cup of any citric juice and 1/4 cup of granulated sugar. This way you will get the traditional granita which is flavourful and delicious as well. Although, you can always make your own variations while preparing a granita and add a few…

• Time: 10 min
• Servings: 4

Source: recipes.timesofindia.com

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