Saransh Goila Shares a Shaved Watermelon Recipe That'll Remind You Of Gola Days

Watermelon looks refreshing, but sometimes its tastes pale and doesn't live up to the hype. Even Chef Saransh Goila, once felt the same. But now, he's given the fruit a desi makeover that tastes just like your favorite childhood gola—cool, spicy, tangy, and totally addictive. This frozen fruit hack isn't just easy to make, it's delishaas, fun, and surprisingly versatile.

The Shaved Watermelon Recipe

To make it, start with frozen watermelon chunks—freeze them until they're firm enough to shave using a peeler or a fork. Place the shavings in a bowl and follow these simple steps:

Drizzle honey for natural sweetness

• Sprinkle masala mix (recipe below)
• Add lemon juice for that zesty kick (optional)
• Garnish with mint leaves to refresh the senses
• And just like that—you have a vibrant, icy fruit treat that hits all the right notes.

The Gola-Style Masala Mix

What really sets this recipe apart is the spicy-sour guava-style masala. Here's how to make it at home:

• 2 tsp chaat masala
• 1 tsp red chili powder
• 1 tsp roasted cumin powder (bhuna jeera)
• Black salt to taste

Mix well and keep it handy—you'll want to use it on more than just watermelon!

Try It With More Than Just Watermelon

The best part? This technique works beautifully with other fruits too. Saransh recommends trying it with frozen mango, grapes, or pineapple for different textures and flavors. Each fruit gives its own twist to the shaved-ice experience, making it a great way to refresh yourself all summer long.

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Saransh Goila's recipe is the perfect blend of nostalgia and innovation. It takes something as basic as watermelon and gives it a surprising burst of flavor with very little effort. By combining the chilled texture of frozen fruit with bold masalas, he creates a gola-style snack that's guilt-free, satisfying, and full of summer feels.