Indian watermelon curry

Ingredients for 4 servings:

• 1 melon(s) (watermelon), seedless
• 1 ½ tsp chili powder
• 0.2 tsp turmeric
• 1 tsp coriander powder
• 1 tsp garlic, crushed
• 2 tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin
• Salt
• Sugar, to taste
• 2 tbsp lemon juice

Instructions

Working time approx. 20 minutes; Cooking/baking time approx. 20 minutes; Total time approx. 40 minutes

Matira Curry

Cut the watermelon into large pieces (approx. 3×3 cm). Purée half of the pieces in a tall bowl. Add the turmeric, chili, coriander, garlic, and salt to the purée and stir to combine. Heat the oil in a wok and add the cumin seeds. After 15-20 seconds, add the melon purée and simmer over low heat for a while. Then increase the heat and reduce by about 1/3. Add the sugar, stir to combine, then the lemon juice, mix, and simmer for 1 minute. Add the remaining melon pieces to the seasoned melon purée and simmer over low heat for a few minutes. Gently mix the melon pieces with the sauce to coat them all. This serves 4 as a side dish. It tastes great with roasted meat or as a main course with rice, but this amount is only enough for 2-3 people.