Friday, September 19, 2008

RECIPES--WATERMELON & BEETROOT JAMS

WATERMELON JAM
Ingredients:-
  • Watermelon                                                  5 kg.
  • Lemons                                                          5 to 6
  • Salt                                                                 60 grams.
  • Cloves                                                            20 to 25
  • Cinnamon                                                      10 grams.
  • Garam masala                                              60 to 70 grams.
  • Sugar                                                             1 Kg. 750 grams.
  • Vinegar                                                         2 litres
 Method:-
 Take a raw watermelon, cut it into pieces, take the red portion out with the help of a spoon, remove the seeds. Then take out the white portion & cut in to small pieces, throw away the green rind. Mix salt, the red & white portion of the watermelon & 3 litres of water & keep aside for about 6 hours. Take the pieces of red & white portions out of the water, spread them out to dry. Peel the Lemons & cut them into thin circular pieces, take out the seeds. Make a syrup of sugar & vinegar, bring it to a boil, add coarsely ground cloves, cinnamon & Garam masala. Cook for 30 minutes. Then add lemon pieces & the dried watermelon pieces, cook for another ten minutes, crush the added ingredients to a smooth thick paste. The jam is ready, let it cool before filling it in to a glass jar. This is a must try recipe, everyone will enjoy their breakfasts all the more with this addition.

BEETROOT JAM 
Ingredients:-
  • Beetroot                                                             1\2 Kg.
  • Sugar                                                                  250 grams.
  • Lemon juice                                                       1 table spoon      
Method:-
Wash, peel & grate beetroot. Cook it in a little water, till the beetroot becomes tender & the water also evaporates. Make a thick syrup of sugar & water, add the lemon juice, then add beetroot. Cook again for sometime, mix well. The jam is ready, let it cool then fill it in a clean jar.

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