Watermelon Curry (Matira)

Name: Watermelon Curry (Matira)
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

11 ingredients

8 steps

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.) Puree 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.