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From : Ben Collver
Date : Sun Oct 08 2023 11:52:32

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     Title: Watermelon Curry
Categories: Indian
     Yield: 6 Servings

     3 lb Seedless watermelon; rind
          -left on
     2 tb Canola oil
   1/2 ts Ajwain
   1/2 ts Cumin seeds
   1/2 ts Nigella seeds; (black onion
          -seeds)
     2    Dried chiles de arbol;
          -stemmed
     4 cl Garlic; finely chopped
     1 ts Kosher salt
   1/4 ts Turmeric
     2 ts Fresh cilantro; chopped; to
          -garnish
          Steamed basmati rice

 A specialty of the Indian state of Rajasthan, this delicious curry
 plays the sweet, juicy flesh of the watermelon against a complex
 background of chiles and spices. For a thicker curry, remove half of
 the cooked watermelon pieces, blend them to a pulpy consistency, and
 stir them back into the curry. This recipe is based on one that
 appears in 660 Curries by Raghavan Iyer (Workman, 2008).

 Trim and discard the thin, dark green skin of the watermelon rind
 with a knife, leaving the inner, whitish-green rind intact. Separate
 the rind from the red flesh with the knife and cut both rind and
 flesh into 1" pieces. Set aside in separate bowls.

 In a 2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium-high heat. Add ajwain,
 cumin, nigella seeds, and chiles and cook, swirling the pan, until
 spices are toasted and fragrant, 2-3 minutes. Add garlic and cook,
 stirring, until golden brown, about 30 seconds. Add watermelon rind,
 salt, and turmeric and cook, stirring occasionally, until rind is
 lightly browned and liquid has almost evaporated, about 7 minutes.

 Pour 1 cup water into pan, cover, and reduce heat to medium-low.
 Simmer curry, stirring occasionally, until the rind pieces are
 tender, about 10 minutes. Uncover saucepan, add the red flesh, and
 stir to combine. Raise the heat to medium-high and boil, stirring
 occasionally, until the flesh softens slightly and the flavors come
 together, about 5 minutes. Transfer curry to a serving platter and
 sprinkle with the cilantro. Serve with rice.

 Posted July 23, 2014

 Recipe FROM: http://www.saveur.com/article/Recipes/Watermelon-Curry

 Recipe by Raghavan Iyer

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