Watermelon Curry Matira Recipe

Experience a taste of summer with this unique and surprisingly delicious Watermelon Curry Matira! Sweet watermelon meets warm spices in this easy-to-make recipe, perfect as an appetizer, side dish, or even a light dessert. Adapted from a traditional recipe, this vibrant dish is bursting with flavor and ready in under 30 minutes. Impress your guests with this unexpected culinary delight!

Prep Time 10 mins
Cook Time 20 mins
Calories 266.8 kcal
Protein 9g
Rating 3.0 (3 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Watermelon Curry Matira

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How to Make Watermelon Curry Matira

  1. Cut the watermelon into 1-inch cubes. Remove the rind and seeds. Puree 1 cup of the cubed watermelon to make juice.
  2. In a small bowl, combine the paprika, ground red pepper, turmeric, coriander, minced garlic, and salt. Mix well.
  3. Heat the oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the cumin seeds and fry for 20 seconds, or until fragrant.
  4. Immediately pour in the watermelon juice and stir to combine with the spice mixture.
  5. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer for 5-7 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced by about one-third. Stir occasionally.
  6. Stir in the lime juice and sugar. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Simmer for another minute to allow the flavors to meld.
  8. Add the remaining cubed watermelon to the skillet. Cook over low heat for 3-4 minutes, gently tossing to coat the watermelon evenly and heat it through. Be careful not to overcook the watermelon.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

24 g

Sugar

181g

Fat

3g

Carbs

18g