- 1.2kg/2lb10oz watermelon flesh
- 200g /7oz caster sugar
- 2 lemons, juice only
- 200g/7oz strawberries, quartered
- 225g/8oz powdered milk
- 50g/2oz plain flour
- 1Âźtsp baking powder
- ½tsp bicarbonate of soda
- 175ml/6fl oz double cream
- 25g/1oz melted butter
- 75ml/3fl oz water
- 200g/7oz caster sugar
- 1 tsp rosewater
- 4 sprigs of mint, to serve
- For the sorbet, roughly chop one kilogram (2lb 2oz) of the watermelon and place into a food processor with the sugar and lemon juice. Blend until smooth.
- Strain through a sieve into an ice cream machine and churn until frozen.
- Cut the remaining watermelon into thin wedges and set aside.
- For the gulab jamun, preheat a deep fat fryer to 170C/350F.
- Place the powdered milk, flour, baking powder and bicarbonate of soda into a bowl and mix to combine. Add half the cream and mix well.
- Add the butter and as much of the remaining cream as necessary to form a soft and slightly sticky dough.
- Form the dough into small balls and place in the deep fat fryer. Fry for 2-3 minutes until golden and cooked through.
- Remove with a slotted spoon and drain on kitchen paper.
- Meanwhile, make the syrup. Place the water, sugar and rosewater into a pan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Divide the syrup between two bowls. Place the fried jamun into one of the bowls and toss to cover with the syrup. Leave to absorb the syrup for 10 minutes.
- Pour the remaining syrup over the reserved watermelon slices and the strawberry quarters and leave for 10 minutes.
- To serve, place several slices of watermelon in the centre of a serving plate, then scatter with some of the strawberries. Top with a few gulab jamun and a scoop of watermelon sorbet. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint.