Kharbhooja Sharbat, Melon Beverage

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 2
• 2 large honeydew melon (kharbooja)
• 1/2 cup strained fresh orange juice (santra ka raas)
• 1/4 th cup fresh lemon juice (nimbu ka raas)
• 4 drops oil, khus (khus essence is what you want, see intro above.)

Recipe

• 1 if using small melons, slice off the top of each as a lid, if using large melons, cut them into half.
• 2 cut the edges into zigzag pattern.
• 3 cut a thin slice off the bottom so that the melon stands upright without tipping (take care not to cut through the shell).
• 4 scoop out the seeds and discard.
• 5 scoop out the flesh and process in a blender, along with the remaining ingredients, until smooth.
• 6 chill well and serve in the shells, if desired, with reversed lids and a straw.