Musk melon juice, also known as mulam pazham juice or kirni pazham juice in Tamil, is a refreshing and hydrating summer drink packed with health benefits. Here is how to make delicious cantaloupe juice with step-by-step photos.
Cantaloupe juice Or Musk melon juice in English, Mulam palam juice or Kirni pazham in Tamil, Kharbooja in Hindi, Kannada – It comes in various colors. But tastes similar. This is my father’s most favourite summer drinks. When I was a kid, my dad used to buy this juice and compelled to me to try once because of its amazing healthy benefits. It aids in weight loss, good for eye sight, treats kidney stones, boost immunity and many more.
But me a stubborn girl, never touched it. Now being a food blogger, I try & taste varieties of food and fruit juices. Earlier I used to have only black grapes and pomegranate. But now I started to make juice with all seasonal fruits. I wanted to try this musk melon juice for a long time.
Recently when I went to my in-laws place, my MIL made this juice for us without adding sugar. For the first time I had and loved it. I felt very bad that I missed this healthy, tasty juice in my childhood days. This is one of the best coolants and thirst quencher for summer. My MIL makes thick juice/ concentrate and stores it for 2-3 days by refrigerating it. She adds ice cold water to adjust the consistency at the time of drinking. It’s very easy to make and tastes great.
Check out my other musk melon recipes below:
Here is a picture of Mulam palam / Indian Musk melon / Cantaloupe / Kirni pazham for you.
Quick Notes for US & Abroad Kitchens
- Choosing the Melon: In US supermarkets like Costco, Trader Joe’s, or local grocery stores, whole cantaloupes or Tuscan melons work great. Look for a melon that feels heavy for its size with a sweet fragrance at the stem end and a slightly golden netting.
- Sweetener Options: If the cantaloupe is naturally sweet and ripe, you can skip sugar completely. If you prefer mild sweetness, pure maple syrup, raw honey, organic cane sugar or powdered jaggery blend easily into cold juice.
- Blending & Storing: A high-speed blender like Vitamix or NutriBullet purees the melon in seconds without needing any water to start. If making a concentrate ahead of time, store it in an airtight glass bottle or Mason jar in the refrigerator for up to 2 days and stir in chilled water or ice cubes just before serving.
- Texture Preference: Traditional musk melon juice is enjoyed thick and pulpy without straining. However, if a completely smooth, thin juice is preferred, pass the puree through a medium-mesh juice strainer before serving.
Musk Melon Juice | Mulam Pazham Juice (Kirni Pazham Juice)
Ingredients
- 1 Mulam pazham / musk melon (Cantaloupe) Big sized
- ¼ cup Sugar or palm jaggery or honey (approx. 50 g / 1.8 oz) adjust as per taste
- 2 cups Water (approx. 480 ml / 16 fl oz)
Instructions
- Wash and remove the outer skin of musk melon using a knife or aruvaamanai. ( We use aruvamanai).
- Cut them in to four halves and remove all the seeds using a spoon or ladle.
- Now chop them into cube sized pieces. Add sugar and grind well to a smooth paste. Add the required water as per the desired consistency and store in a bottle.
- Refrigerate it. Add ice cold water, mix well, adjust sugar / jaggery and drink when needed !!
Notes
- Storage: You can prepare the thick juice concentrate in advance and refrigerate it in an airtight glass container for 2 to 3 days. Dilute with ice-cold water just before serving.
- Sweetener: Sugar can be replaced with palm jaggery or honey as per your taste and preference, or skipped entirely if the melon is naturally sweet.
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Try this summer drink and enjoy!
thats nice way of cutting me always cut in to halves and remove the seed try hard to remove the pulp :) never thought of removing the skin first ! lovely one !
A Wonderful sight during the hot summers! Loved it!
Wish to have a sip of this… Thanks for sharing… I'm a new blogger… Do visit my blog.. http://kitchenserenity.blogspot.in/
Awesome.. Loved this summer cooler.
Looks so refreshing! Acts as an A.C. to my stomach!
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super refreshing drink,definitely a thirsty quencher.
i somehow doesn't like this fruit during my childhood days, but never tried juice. Refreshing one
Wow looks so refreshing ! I hate musk melon but will try your juice.
woo i never cut it this way.. by doing tis way i think more flesh can be saved..good one
deliicous n Love to have a glass..
MAha
delicious and inviting
refreshing juice, perfect for summer.
Wow! So delicious!! :)
Absolutely love the idea of refrigerating the concentrated form. Please do send it to my "Healthy Me & Healthy Us" event (read the rules).
Sure , will send it :)
Very refreshing juice
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oh the perfect drink for this summer… super soothing and super refreshing..
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This appears to be a lovely juice. But you speak of low calories and how this is good for someone who wants to lose weight – but nowhere do you mention how many calories are in a musk melon. That would be helpful. Thank you.
Thanks, it really helping me…thanks…any more related plz post.
Hi Chitra,
Was looking for a easy musk melon juice concentrate. I bumped into your recipe.
I tried it. Refreshing juice concentrate ready. Diluted as per your suggestion got nice musk melon/ Kirni juice. Thanks.
Thank u so much for the feedback.I feel glad :)
USE JAGGERY /PALM SUGAR(safe for diabebetes also)…Its IRON CONTENT AND PL AVOID WHITE SUGAR WHEREEVER NEEDED..BEING SUMMER OUR INTAKE will be Mostly WATER CONTENT FOOD ITEMS. EVERYTIME 2-3 TSP OF SUGAR WILL BE VERY HARMFUL TO OUR HEALTH
Hi, Thanks for your suggestion. I will add this point in the post.
Hi…thanks for your acceptance …nice pictures which tempts to taste …
Welcome !