Step by step preparation of Fresh Muskmelon seeds milk at home with detailed instructions and photos. Muskmelon seeds milk is a dairy free milk recipe that we can prepare at home easily in just 5 minutes. It is a gluten-free, vegan and diabetic-friendly milk recipe.
About muskmelon
Muskmelon, Kharbooja or cantaloupe is a sweet, fleshy and low calories fruit ideal for summers. It gives a coolant effect and re-hydrates our body as packed with a high amount of water. Both the flesh part and seeds have plenty of health benefits. Fresh melon seeds are very nutritious and used in making shakes, soups, salads or smoothies. Dry seeds are mostly used in the making of sweets, or we can eat them raw or roasted as a snack. They are added in the gravies to give richness and make their consistency thick. They are great for fasting or as late-night snacks.
Why this melon seeds milk
- Healthy
- Nut-free
- Dairy-free
- Vegan
- Highly nutritious
- Gluten-free
- Amazing taste
- Easy to make at home
In summers, we get muskmelon in abundance. They are low in carbs and high in nutrients. Melons are very beneficial in lowering down the effect of hot summer days. We always discard seeds when we eat melons, but they have a lot of health benefits.
After knowing their health benefits, I started collecting them and consuming them regularly.
This muskmelon seeds milk is a plant based milk and has a creamy texture with nutty tatse. We can consume this milk as it is or add fruits or flavour to it to make it more delicious in taste.
Melon seeds are very nutritious. Fresh melon seeds is a good option for vegans and gluten-free diets. We can eat them fresh or dry according to our preferences. Can add it into dairy milk or drink it as it is. In both ways, it tastes delicious.
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Health benefits of eating melon seeds
- Melon seeds are a rich source of magnesium with over 140% of your daily requirement in just one cup. They are also a good source of copper, manganese and potassium. All these nutrients are very helpful in strengthening your bones along with improving their mineral density.
- Muskmelon seeds are very helpful in keeping summer cold and cough problems at bay, remove excess phlegm in the body. These seeds also help in getting relief from congestion.
- They are rich in potassium which is very helpful in controlling and maintaining blood pressure in the normal range.
- Muskmelon seeds contain vitamin A that is very beneficial for your eyesight.
- Contain Vitamin C that is a natural booster of immunity by producing enough amount of white blood cells.
- They are rich in protein which helps in tissue growth and repair.
- Also, they contain folate that is good for expecting mothers.
- Melon seeds are rich in fibre that helps in controlling acid reflux or indigestion. Also, give relief in constipation.
Step by step preparation of Dairy free milk with fresh muskmelon seeds
1. Cut muskmelon and remove seeds from its center. To remove the white pulp of the fresh melon seeds, transfer them to a strainer and wash under running.
2. Once the pulp is removed transfer them to a bowl and add water to soak them for 10-15 minutes. Soaking helps in the softening of the seeds.
3. Now wash them once again and then transfer them into a grinder jar. Add little water and grind them to make a paste.
4. Then add little more water and blend again for few seconds to get a thin smooth mixture.
5. Now put a strainer on a bowl and cover it with a cotton cloth. Pour the seeds mixture.
6. Close the end of the cloth and give it a shape of potli. Now gently squeeze it till all the milk is extracted and only solid residue left.
7. Fresh muskmelon seeds milk is ready to use. You can drink it as it is or add it into gravies, curries, ice-creams, or shakes.
8. Pour in the glasses and served chilled or store it in a clean and dry glass bottle and keep refrigerated . It stay good up to 2 days.
Serving suggestions
Serve this chilled melon seeds milk as a mid morning drink or in the evening with snacks.
Tips and tricks
- Soak seeds at least half an hour before grinding. It helps in easy grinding of the seeds.
- After grinding, do not leave the milk at room temperature for a longer time otherwise, it tastes changes. Keep it refrigerated if you want to use it later. It stays good for up to 2 days in the refrigerator.
- You can add any fruit of your choice like mango, peach, chickoo, strawberry, apple, banana to make it more flavourful.
Recipe card
How to Make Muskmelon Seeds Milk at Home | Dairy-free Milk Recipe
Ingredients
- ½ cup Melon seeds(Removed from 2-3 medium sized melon)
- 1 cup chilled water
- ice cubes(optional)
Instructions
- Cut muskmelon and remove seeds from its center. To remove the white pulp of the fresh melon seeds, transfer them to a strainer and wash with running water under tap.
- Once the pulp is removed transfer them to a bowl and add water to soak them for 10-15 minutes. Soaking helps in the softening of the seeds.
- Now wash them once again and then transfer them into a grinder jar. Add little water and grind them to make a paste.
- Then add little more water and blend again for few seconds to get a thin smooth mixture.
- Now put a strainer on a bowl and cover it with a cotton cloth. Pour the seeds mixture.
- Close the end of the cloth and give it a shape of potli. Now gently squeeze it till all the milk is extracted and only solid residue left.
- Fresh muskmelon seeds milk is ready to use. You can drink it as it is or add it into gravies, curries, ice-creams, or shakes.
- Drink the milk immediately or store it in a glass bottle for later use. It stay good for 2-3 days in the refrigerator. Serve chilled and ENJOY!
- Pour in the glasses and served chilled or store it in a clean and dry glass bottle and keep refrigerated . It stay good up to 2 days.
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