Mint Basil Granita

Preparation :15 mins
Cook :6 mins
Total Time :21 mins
Servings :Makes 10 servings

Ingredients :

1 cup fresh basil leaves
2 cups fresh mint leaves (phudina)
3/4 cup sugar
1 tbsp lemon juice

Method :

Combine the basil, mint, sugar and 4 cups water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 6 minutes, while stirring occasionally.Remove from the flame, cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth.Add the lemon juice and mix well. Transfer the mixture into an aluminum tray and freeze it for 5 hours or till semi-set.Blend in a mixer till smooth.Transfer the mixture back in the same aluminum tray and freeze again for 10 hours or till set.Scrape the mixture using a fork and serve immediately into glasses.