Sweet Watermelon Semolina Dessert, also known as Mishti, is a delightful and refreshing dessert that combines the natural sweetness of watermelon with the richness of semolina. It is a popular dessert in many South Asian cuisines, especially in Bangladesh and India.
The Sweet Watermelon Semolina Dessert is typically served chilled and garnished with slivered almonds, pistachios, or shredded coconut. It offers a unique blend of textures and flavors, with the juicy and refreshing watermelon contrasting the nutty and slightly grainy semolina. The dessert is loved for its lightness and the burst of natural sweetness from the watermelon.
Whether enjoyed as a summer treat or as a sweet ending to a meal, this Sweet Watermelon Semolina Dessert is a delightful way to savor the flavors of watermelon in a unique and satisfying way.
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আমি আদিবা নাওয়ার। আমি student. আমার সবসময়ই খাওয়া-দাওয়া ভালো লাগে। ৯-১০ম শ্রেণীতে গার্হস্থ বিজ্ঞানের প্র্যাকটিক্যল করার মধ্য দিয়ে আমার রান্নার প্রতি আগ্রহ জন্মায়। রোজ নতুন রান্না শিখছি। এখনো ভালো মতো আয়ত্তে না আনতে পারলেও যা শিখছি/শিখেছি তার মধ্যে অনুশীলন জারি রেখেছি। আমার গর্ব করে গল্প করার মতো তেমন কোনো রেসিপি শেয়ারের স্মৃতি নেই।
I am Adiba Nawar. I am a student. I always enjoy cooking and eating. During my 9th and 10th grades, while doing practical work in Home Science, my interest in cooking developed. I learn new recipes every day. Even though I haven’t mastered it perfectly yet, I have gained experience from what I have learned. I take pride in sharing stories about cooking, but I don’t have any specific recipe to share at the moment.
Sweet Watermelon Semolina Dessert/Mishti Recipe
Ingredients
- 2 cups watermelon juice
- 3 tbsp ghee clarified butter
- 4 cups semolina suji
- 2 cups sugar
- 3 pcs cardamom pods
- 2 cups condensed milk
- 1/3 tsp food colour
- 1 pinch salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat ghee in a pan and add semolina.
- Roast the semolina until it turns golden brown and fragrant.
- Crush the cardamom pods and add them to the roasted semolina (this will add a nice flavour).
- Once roasted, add condensed milk and a little hot water to the semolina.
- Cook for a few minutes until well combined.
- Meanwhile, blend the watermelon and strain the juice to remove any solids. It is important to extract the juice properly; otherwise, the taste of the watermelon seeds might alter the sweetness of the desert.
- Add the watermelon juice, sugar, and food color to the pan with the semolina.
- Cook for a little longer until the semolina absorbs the liquid and the mixture thickens. stir continuously.
- When the semolina absorbs the liquid and the mixture starts to come together, transfer it to a clean dish greased with ghee.
- Smooth the surface with a little ghee.
- Allow the dessert to cool slightly.
- Once it has cooled down, cut it into desired shapes like round, rectangular, or square pieces.
- The Sweet Watermelon Semolina Dessert is now ready to be served.
- You can garnish it with cashews or raisins for presentation.
- Enjoy the delightful and sweet Watermelon Semolina Mishti/Dessert !
