Masaledar/Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

Masaledar/Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

Never before since I moved here to Holland has the weather been this sunny and warm. I’m told it is the warmest spring ever. Ever. It seemed to have coincided with the lockdown which all was a little tragic. Especially since we are locked at home and couldn’t enjoy the weather to its full potential.  Even though we have been careful and stayed indoors mostly, going out only for groceries, we are also lucky that the lockdown was a partial one. We also didn’t want for produce. Except for the first few weeks of idiotic toilet paper buying, things have been very good here.

With warmer weather came along the amazing fruits as well. A favourite of mine and my daughter, the watermelon is a constant on the shopping list. I buy the smaller whole ones, easy to fit in the fridge and also quick to finish. So came along this idea to make a gazpacho. But since I am Indian and just cannot eat anything without masalas (spices) of course I had to bastardise the very popular watermelon gazpacho. To me, its that extra kick in it, that makes summer come alive. The little heat that makes you sweat and remind you of sitting out in the sun. The sweet with the salty. AAh!

So here it is. Enjoy it. Enjoy the warmth on your face and on your tongue.

Masaledar/Spicy Watermelon Gazpacho

 

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Author: boxofspice

Ingredients

• 3 cups watermelon, deseeded
• 1 tomato, roughly chopped
• ½ cup red bell pepper
• ½ cup red onion
• 1 cup cucumber
• 1 tbsp lime juice
• 1 inch ginger, minced
• 1 tbsp fennel seed powder
• handful of mint and basil leaves
• 1 green chili (add more if you like it spicier)
• ½ tsp garam masala + more for sprinkling
• salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

1. Put all the ingredients into your blender and puree on high for a minute or two until it is liquified. Pour into 2 serving bowls.
2. Chill in the fridge for at least half hour.
3. Serve with a sprinkling of garam masala and garnish with mint and basil leaves.

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