How long does Watermelon Peel Poriyal take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Watermelon Peel Poriyal serve?

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

Is Watermelon Peel Poriyal vegetarian?

Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.

Is Watermelon Peel Poriyal 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 Poriyal?

2 cup Watermelon Rind, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 cup Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Watermelon Peel Poriyal?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Watermelon Peel Poriyal?

About 346 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Watermelon Peel Poriyal

Name: Watermelon Peel Poriyal
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 2 servings
Cuisine: Indian, Kerala
Ingredients: 2 tbsp Coconut Oil; ½ tsp Mustard Seeds; 1 tsp Chana Dal; 2 Green Chilli; 1 cup Onion, Finely Chopped; 1 tsp Urad Dal (split); 2 Dry Red Chilli; 2 tbsp Garlic, Finely Chopped; ¼ tsp Turmeric Powder; 2 cup Watermelon Rind; 2 tsp Ginger, Finely Chopped; ½ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Red Chilli Powder; ½ cup Coconut (Grated); 2 tbsp Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped; 2 sprigs Curry leaves

Veg · Curries & Gravies, Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam

Curries & Gravies Kuzhambu, Sambar & Rasam Dry sides Vegan Gluten-free Dairy-free

Total35 min

Prep10 min

Cook25 min

Serves2

Per serving346 cal

Spicemild

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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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Watermelon peel poriyal: white rind cooked in coconut oil over a mustard, urad dal and chana dal tempering, with coconut. Mild, serves 2, 35 minutes, video.

Low calorie

Ingredients

16 items

Cooking for2 servings

Coconut Oil2 tbsp
Mustard Seeds½ tsp
Chana Dal1 tsp
Green Chilli2
Onion, Finely Chopped1 cup
Urad Dal (split)1 tsp
Dry Red Chilli2
Garlic, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Turmeric Powder¼ tsp
Watermelon Rind2 cup
Ginger, Finely Chopped2 tsp
Salt½ tsp
Red Chilli Powder½ tsp
Coconut (Grated)½ cup
Coriander Leaves, Finely Chopped2 tbsp
Curry leaves2 sprigs

Nutrition

One serving, and the whole batch of 2. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per serving	All 2
Energy	346kcal	692kcal
Protein	5.4g	11g
Carbohydrate	29g	57g
Fat	25g	49g
Fibre	7.2g	14g
Sugar	8.4g	17g

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.
2
Heat oil in a pan and crackle mustard seeds. Add the urad dal, chana dal and dry red chilli. Saute until the colour of the urad dal just begins to change. Add the ginger, garlic, green chilli and curry leaves. Saute for 30 seconds. Add the onion and saute until translucent.
Coconut OilMustard SeedsChana DalGreen ChilliOnionUrad Dal (split)Dry Red ChilliGarlicGingerCurry leaves
3
Add salt, turmeric powder and red chilli powder. Saute for a minute.
Turmeric PowderSaltRed Chilli Powder
4
Add the watermelon peel and saute for 2-3 minutes until it begins to release moisture.
Watermelon Rind
5
Cover and cook on low heat for 20 minutes. Add a sprinkle of water if it gets too dry, and continue cooking. Open the lid, turn the flame to high and reduce any remaining excess water. Add coconut and coriander leaves. Stir and serve with lemon rice, plain rice or any flavoured rice.
Coconut (Grated)Coriander Leaves

Before you start

How long does Watermelon Peel Poriyal take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Watermelon Peel Poriyal serve?: 2. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Watermelon Peel Poriyal vegetarian?: Yes. No meat, no fish and no egg.
Is Watermelon Peel Poriyal 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 Poriyal?: 2 cup Watermelon Rind, ½ cup Coconut (Grated), 1 cup Onion, 2 Green Chilli, 2 Dry Red Chilli, 2 tbsp Coconut Oil, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Watermelon Peel Poriyal?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Watermelon Peel Poriyal?: About 346 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.