How long does Watermelon Peel Curry take?

50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Watermelon Peel Curry serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Watermelon Peel Curry vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Watermelon Peel Curry spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Watermelon Peel Curry?

3 cup Watermelon Rind, ½ cup Curd, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ cup Peanuts, 1 cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Watermelon Peel Curry?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Watermelon Peel Curry?

About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Watermelon Peel Curry

Name: Watermelon Peel Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Indian, North India
Ingredients: 3 cup Watermelon Rind; 1 tsp Ginger Garlic Paste; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; ¼ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Curd; 3 tbsp Oil; ¼ cup Peanuts; ¼ tsp Mustard Seeds; ¼ tsp Cumin; 3 Dry Red Chilli; 1 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves; ½ tsp Coriander Powder; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ tsp Salt; ½ cup Tomato, Finely Chopped; ½ cup Water; ½ tsp Garam Masala Powder; 3 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped

50 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 15 min · Cook 35 min

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5 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as watermelon rind curry · Veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies Gluten-free

Watermelon peel curry of curd-marinated white rind in a tempered onion tomato masala with fried peanuts. Mild, serves 4, about 50 minutes, step-by-step video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

19 items

4 people

Watermelon Rind3 cup
Ginger Garlic Paste1 tsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Salt¾ tsp
Red Chilli Powder1 tsp
Curd½ cup
Oil3 tbsp
Peanuts¼ cup
Mustard Seeds¼ tsp
Cumin¼ tsp
Dry Red Chilli3
Garlic, Finely Chopped1 tbsp
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Curry leaves2 sprigs
Coriander Powder½ tsp
Tomato, Finely Chopped½ cup
Water½ cup
Garam Masala Powder½ tsp
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped3 tbsp

Contains: milk, groundnut.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	254kcal	1016kcal
Protein	6.1g	24g
Carbohydrate	18g	71g
Fat	19g	75g
Fibre	4.1g	16g
Sugar	7g	28g

Cookd masalas for watermelon rind

Method

1
Peel the green out skin of the watermelon rind. Use only the white parts. Cut it into cubes. Marinate the watermelon rind with all the ingredients and set aside.
Watermelon RindGinger Garlic PasteTurmeric PowderSaltRed Chilli PowderCurd
2
Heat oil in a pan and add the peanuts. Fry on medium-low heat until golden brown. Remove the peanuts from the pan and set aside.
OilPeanuts
3
In the same pan, add mustard seeds and cumin seeds. Once it crackles, add dry red chilli and garlic. Saute for around 30 seconds. Add onion and curry leaves. Saute until the onion turns translucent. Add coriander powder, red chilli powder and salt. Saute for a minute, on low heat to not burn the masalas.
Mustard SeedsCuminDry Red ChilliGarlicOnionCurry leavesCoriander PowderRed Chilli PowderSalt
4
Add the tomato and saute for 3-4 minutes, until it softens. Add the marinated watermelon rind. Mix well, then cover and cook on medium heat for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Tomato
5
Add water and bring to a boil, then simmer for 5 more minutes. Add garam masala powder and coriander leaves. Add the fried peanuts and mix. Serve with chapathi or rice.
WaterGaram Masala PowderCoriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Watermelon Peel Curry take?: 50 minutes from start to finish. That is 15 minutes of preparation and 35 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Watermelon Peel Curry serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Watermelon Peel Curry vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Watermelon Peel Curry spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Watermelon Peel Curry?: 3 cup Watermelon Rind, ½ cup Curd, 2 sprigs Curry leaves, ¼ cup Peanuts, 1 cup Onion, ½ cup Tomato, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Watermelon Peel Curry?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Watermelon Peel Curry?: About 254 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.