WATERMELON RIND CURRY

 

 

                                   

 

 After relishing succulent watermelon,I toss out the rind portion.When I learnt about the numerous health benefits of consuming rind portion,I decided to attempt a curry involving the same. This is the first time, I attempted this curry and it turned out so good.I was really happy that I was able to rustle up a tasty,healthy and a cost-effective dish from a scrap.

 

INGREDIENTS  :

CHOPPED WATERMELON RIND- 1 1/2 CUPS

TOMATOES- 2 NOS

ONION- 2 NOS

TURMERIC POWDER- 1/4 TSP

CHILLI POWDER- 3/4 TSP

GARAM MASALA POWDER- 1/2 TSP

SALT TO TASTE

OIL - 2 TBSP

CUMIN SEEDS- 3/4 TSP

GARLIC CLOVES- 4 NOS

GINGER MINCED-  1 TSP

PROCEDURE :

1.  Scoop out the red portion from the rind and peel the hard green outer portion . Chop the rind to small cubes and keep it aside.

 

2. In a pan heat oil. Splutter mustard seeds,chopped onions and salt and fry till onions turn translucent. 

 

3. Crush garlic cloves and ginger together and add it over the onions and saute till raw smell evades.

 

4. Now add in chopped tomatoes and fry till tomatoes turn mushy. Add all the spice powders one by one and saute till raw smell disappears. Add water over the sauteed mixture so that the powders doesn't get burnt.

 

5. Transfer the rind pieces and add some water along with salt and close the lid. Don't add too much of water,as the water content in the rind will make the curry runny in consistency. 

 

6. Check if the rind is cooked and soft in consistency. Garnish with chopped coriander and serve