Watermelon Curry (matira) |
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Prep Time: 5 Minutes Cook Time: 15 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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This sounds so amazing. Simple. Different. Summer fun! Could be served as an appetizer, side dish OR dessert. Adapted from The Great Curries of India by Camellia Panjabi. Ingredients:
1/4 large watermelon |
1/8 teaspoon paprika |
1 1/2 teaspoons ground red pepper |
1/8 teaspoon ground turmeric |
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander |
1 teaspoon garlic, puree |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2 teaspoons oil |
1/4 teaspoon cumin seed |
1 tablespoon lime juice |
1/2 tablespoon sugar |
Directions:
1. Cut up the watermelon, remove the rind and seeds and chop the flesh into 1-inch cubes (You'll need about 10 cups.) Purée 1 cup of flesh to make juice.
2. Add the paprika, ground red pepper, turmeric, coriander, garlic and salt to taste.
3. Heat the oil in a skillet over high heat and fry the cumin seeds 20 seconds.
4. Immediately add the juice.
5. Lower the heat and simmer until the liquid is reduced by one-third, about 5 minutes.
6. Add the lime juice and sugar to taste.
7. Cook 1 minute.
8. Add the watermelon pieces and cook over low heat 3 to 4 minutes, tossing to coat until heated through.
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