Servings: 4
4 cups watermelon rind,, tough green skin removed and cut into ½ inch pieces
2 tablespoons ghee
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 inch ginger, minced
1/2 serrano pepper, seeded and minced
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
1 teaspoon coriander powder
1/4 teaspoon paprika
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup water
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon garam masala
Melt ghee in a pan on medium heat.
Add garlic, ginger and serrano pepper.
After a minute, add the cumin, coriander, paprika, turmeric, and salt.
Add the watermelon rind, water and lemon juice and mix well.
Cover and cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring at the halfway mark.
Once the rind is soft and most of the water is absorbed, remove the lid and add the garam masala. Mix well and cook for another couple minutes.
Remove from heat and serve. with basmati rice and curry accompaniments like chutney, sliced almonds, raisins, etc. You can also brown some ground meat or veggie burger and mix it in with this watermelon rind curry.
Cuisine: Indian
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 10 Calories; trace Fat (10.7% calories from fat); trace Protein; 2g Carbohydrate; trace Dietary Fiber; 0mg Cholesterol; 291mg Sodium; trace Total Sugars; 0mcg Vitamin D; 11mg Calcium; trace Iron; 37mg Potassium; 9mg Phosphorus. Exchanges: .