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watermelon rind and potato stir fry
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Watermelon Rind and Potato Stir Fry

Watermelon rind and potato stir fry is a simple, tasty side dish. This is a good way to use the rind which is usually discarded.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch ideas
Cuisine: Indian

Ingredients
  

  • 2 teaspoon oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • a pinch of asafoetida
  • 2 green chilli
  • 1 cup potato pieces
  • 1 cup watermelon rind pieces
  • salt to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon coriander seed powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon chilly powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon garam masala powder
  • coriander for garnishing

Method
 

  1. Cut the watermelon rind into small cubes.
  2. Peel the potato, cut it similarly and put it in a bowl of water.
  3. Take oil in a pan, add cumin seeds. As it splutters, tip in green chilly. Put the potato pieces and give a stir. After a minute, put the rind pieces to it. Put salt, sprinkle some water and allow to cook.
  4. Once they are tender, add turmeric powder, chilli powder, coriander seed powder and garam masala to it. Cook for two minutes, let the flavours seep in.
  5. Garnish with coriander leaves.
  6. Serve with phulka.

Notes

Cut them in similar size and shape.
You may use only watermelon rind pieces.