5 Watermelon Recipes to Celebrate the Best Melon of All

As soon as the summer hits, umpteen varieties of nutritious and colourful fruits storm the markets! From juicy mangoes to scrumptious litchis- the bright and luscious bites of such fruits are quite soothing and joyous. Well, one of the tempting bright coloured fruits of summertime is watermelon which is known for its refreshing and rejuvenating properties. Munching watermelon on a hot summer day not only soothes your taste buds but also provides you with plenty of nutrients and health benefits. In addition to that, it also helps in replenishing the levels of fluids in the body. If you are bored of munching on the same watermelon wedge everyday, then here we bring you some interesting ways to consume this fruit.

• The coconutty watermelon popsicles: There is nothing as delightful as chilled popsicles on a summer day. This coconut and watermelon ice-cream tastes delicious and is filled with unique flavours, giving you plenty of health benefits. All you have to do is blend the coconut water and watermelon pulp together and freeze it in the Popsicle mould and it’s ready! You can also add some chia seeds to the mixture to enhance its nutrition profile.
• Lentil-Watermelon Salad: This Refreshing Lentil-watermelon salad is a perfect side dish to be enjoyed during the scorching heat of summers. Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C, Fiber and low-calorie fruit which is 70% of water thus is said to be very healthy and refreshing. Cucumbers have high water content in them thus are a refreshing choice for your body. Avocado fruit is rich in potassium and is loaded with fibre content which helps in digestion. It also contains fatty acids which are good for controlling Cholesterol and other heart problems.
• The minty watermelon punch: Sipping the chilled melony drink mixed with some refreshing mint is quite soothing and refreshing during summertime. What’s more? It keeps your gut cool and rejuvenates your senses in just a few minutes. All you have to do is just blend some watermelon pulp, ginger, mint together and sprinkle some freshly squeezed lemon juice over it and enjoy.
• Watermelon curry: Watermelon curry is a very healthy and nutritious curry that is ideal for consumption at any time of the day. Watermelon is rich in Vitamin C, Fiber and low-calorie fruit which is 70% of water thus is said to be very healthy and refreshing. Whereas, on other hand, the curd is rich in protein and calcium. Also, the curd is said to be a probiotic which helps in the building up of gut-friendly bacteria, thereby improving your gut health.
• The snow-cone: The frozen mojito is delicious and is a perfect combination of watermelon, mint, lemon and pink salt. It is easy to prepare as well. All you have to do is blend the entire ingredients together and freeze the mixture overnight. Stir in between so that it resembles a snow cone but with the unique flavours of a mojito.

Footnote

Try the above-written recipes and enjoy this National Watermelon Day in such refreshing and luscious ways. Do let us know which one is your favourite!