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Mango and Melon Dessert
 
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Prep Time: 0 Minutes
Cook Time: 0 Minutes
Ready In: 0 Minutes
Servings: 4
This refreshing treat, from Mridula Baljekar, author of Indian Cooking Without Fat (Metro Books), is a cool finish to spicy dishes.
Ingredients:
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
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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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