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Mango and Melon Dessert Recipe
Mango and Melon Dessert Recipe-March 2024
Mar 14, 2026 8:19 PM

  This refreshing treat, from Mridula Baljekar, author of Indian Cooking Without Fat (Metro Books), is a cool finish to spicy dishes.

  

Ingredients

Makes 4 servings

  2 1/2 cups diced fresh mango

  1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

  1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

  1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

  Confectioners' sugar

  1 small watermelon (preferably seedless)

  Mint sprigs, for garnish

  In a food processor, purée mango, adding 1 tbsp water, if necessary, to achieve a puddinglike consistency. Add spices; blend thoroughly. Add sugar to taste. Cover and chill 3 to 4 hours. When ready to serve, cut watermelon in half. Using a melon baller, scoop out about 2 cups of balls. Pour purée into 4 shallow bowls and arrange melon balls on top. Garnish with mint sprigs.

  

Nutrition Per Serving

Nutritional analysis per serving: 239 calories

  1.2 g fat (0.2 g saturated)

  4.3 g fiber

  60.6 g carbs

  4 g protein

  #### Nutritional analysis provided by Self

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