Indian Watermelon Curry

Indian Watermelon Curry

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This Indian watermelon curry is fantastic in the hot summer months. This dish dates back to when food was hard to come by and they had to make what they could from what they (Rajasthan) had. The flavor should be sweet, sour and a little hot.

INGREDIENTS

1/4 of a large fresh watermelon

1 teaspoon hot chili powder

1/4 teaspoon ground turmeric powder

1/2 teaspoon coriander powder

3/4 teaspoon fresh garlic puree

1/4 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons oil

1/4 teaspoon cumin seeds

sugar to taste

3 teaspoons fresh lime juice

METHOD

1. Place the watermelon on a hard surface and cut out the quarter piece, remove all the seeds. Peel off the skin and cut into 4 cm cubes. Now blend 1 cup of the fresh cut watermelon to make juice.Add to the juice the chili, turmeric, and coriander powders, garlic and salt.

2. In a medium saucepan or wok heat the oil and when hot add the cumin seeds and then in 25 seconds add the watermelon juice. Now turn down the heat and simmer for about 5 minute and the liquid has reduced by about a third, add the sugar, lime juice and cook for 1 minute.

3. Add the remaining chopped watermelon and cook over a very low heat for 3 minutes, very gently stirring so all the pieces are coated.