84. TARBOOZ (WATERMELON) CURRY

INGREDIENTS
1. Watermelon rind (only white portion) cut into cubes app 4 cups 
2. Cooking Oil 1 tbsp 
3. Jeera (Cumin seeds) 1/4 tsp
4. Onion Garlic Paste- 1tbsp
5. Salt 1/4 tsp
6. Haldi (Turmeric Powder) 1/4 tsp
7. Lal Mirch (Red Chilly Powder) 1/4 tsp
 
METHOD
1. Heat Oil. Put cumin seeds and onion garlic paste. Fry till light brown in colour.
2. Add the remaining spices and watermelon cubes.
3. Cook in pressure cooker fro 5 minutes after the whistle. No need to add water. Let the steam release on its own.
4. Mash with a ladle and decorate with dhania patti (optional).

TIPs & TRICKS
1. Watermelon has high water content. Therefore, no need to add extra water.
2. One may have to adjust cooking time depending upon whether the rind is very hard or soft.

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