Spiced Baby Watermelons

Ajay’s aunt came over yesterday and gave me some beautiful looking raw baby watermelons from the farm. First I thought they must be ripe watermelons just small in size. I had never seen such tiny watermelons. So I took them to the kitchen and cut one of them open. I found that it was white inside. I didn’t know what to do with them. It was more like a Mystery Box Challenge! It looked something like Bottle Gourd from the inside, with more seeds. So I finally cut them into small pieces and with the help of my spice box, I was able to achieve this nice spiced side dish. It tasted wonderful with rotis. I had never ever imagined eating watermelons with Rotis!!

Ingredients:

• 2 cups Baby Watermelons cut into small pieces
• 1½ tbsp. Mustard Oil
• 1 tsp. Carom Seeds
• ¼ tsp. Asafetida
• 1 cup diced Onion
• 1 tbsp. Chopped Garlic
• 1 tsp. Ginger Garlic Paste
• ½ tsp. Garam Masala Powder
• 1 tsp. Red Chili Powder
• 1 tsp. Coriander Powder
• ¼ tsp. Turmeric Powder
• Salt to Taste
• Chopped Coriander Leaves for Garnish

Method:

• Heat Mustard oil in a Pan.
• Add the Carom Seeds and let it crackle.
• Now add the Garlic and the Asafetida.
• Add the Onion and cook till it’s golden Brown.
• Add the Ginger Garlic Paste and cook for a minute.
• Add in the Red Chili Powder, Salt, Turmeric, Coriander Powder and Garam Masala Powder and Mix well.
• Now add the Pieces of Baby Watermelons and mix and coat them with the spices.
• Cover the lid and cook in low flame for 5-8 minutes until the watermelon is done.
• Garnish with fresh coriander leaves.