Watermelon Shake

Ingredients

• 3 cups watermelon (tarbuj), cut into small pieces
• 1/4 teaspoon roasted cumin seeds (jeera) powder
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1/4 teaspoon black salt
• 3 tablespoons low fat milk

Direction for preparation:

1. Blend the watermelon pieces in a blender to create a smooth purée.
2. Combine all the ingredients in a bowl and mix well.
3. Pour the mixture into a shallow freezer proof container and freeze until it is firm (approx. 2 hours).
4. Blend the mixture in a blender till it is slushy.
5. Pour into 2 glasses and serve chilled.

Watermelon has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and anti-cancerous properties. It is good for preventing macular degeneration and treating hypertension, erectile dysfunction and skin problems. According to Ayurveda, water melon is guru (heavy to digest), shita (cool), pitta pacifying and kapha increasing.