Name: Watermelon Curry recipe by Prathima Nithin at BetterButter
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 4
Ingredients: Watermelon – 1; Ghee (clarified butter) – 1 to 2 tbsp; Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp; Cinnamon – 1 small piece; Cloves – 2-3; Green cardamom – 2; Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp; Red chilli powder – 1 tsp; Turmeric powder (haldi) – ½ tsp; Garam Masala Powder – ½ tsp; Salt – to taste; Juice of half lime

ABOUT Watermelon Curry RECIPE

Sweet, tangy curry with a hint of spice. Easy to make Watermelon Curry from Good Food India August 2012 Issue. Just a few basic ingredients go into making this delightful looking curry.

Ingredients Serving: 4

Watermelon – 1
Ghee (clarified butter) – 1 to 2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds – ½ tsp
Cinnamon – 1 small piece
Cloves – 2-3
Green cardamom – 2
Ginger-garlic paste – 1 tsp
Red chilli powder – 1 tsp
Turmeric powder (haldi) – ½ tsp
Garam Masala Powder – ½ tsp
Salt – to taste
Juice of half lime

Instructions

Cut watermelon into quarters. Cube and deseed the red portion. Puree half of the cubes.
In a pan heat ghee, add mustard, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves. Let mustard start to splutter.
Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for 5 seconds.
Add the pureed watermelon and bring to a simmer.
Add in the chilli powder, turmeric, salt. Continue to simmer for 3 to 4 mins. May add a tbsp or two of water if needed.
Lastly add in the watermelon cubes, garam masala powder, stir for a minute. Add lime juice and remove from heat.
Serve hot with saffron rice, coriander flavoured rice or just some plain hot rice.

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