To keep the body hydrated during the summer season, people consume a lot of watermelon. Sweet watermelon not only cools the body but also provides instant energy. But after eating watermelon, people throw away its peel considering it useless. But perhaps you do not know that watermelon peels are known for their medicinal properties. You can make many types of things with watermelon peel. Here we are going to tell you about some delicious dishes made from watermelon peel. Let us know.
Make fun vegetables from peels
You can make delicious vegetables from the white part of watermelon peel. It can be cut into small pieces and cooked with potatoes, tomatoes and spices. Here we have brought easy recipes of watermelon for you.
Spicy Watermelon Peel Curry
Material
- Watermelon peels: 2 cups (chopped)
- Oil: 2 tbsp
- Cumin and mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
- Asafoetida: a pinch
- Green chilli: 2 (finely chopped)
- Spices: Turmeric (1/4 tsp), Red Chilli (1 tsp), Coriander Powder (1 tsp), Dry Mango Powder (1/2 tsp)
- Salt: as per taste
- Coriander: to garnish
Method of preparation
Add tempering: Heat oil in a pan. Add tempering of cumin, mustard and asafoetida to it.
Add vegetables: Add chopped watermelon peels and green chillies. Fry it on medium flame for 2-3 minutes.
Mix spices: Now add turmeric, salt and coriander powder to it. Mix well.
Cook: Sprinkle some water and cover the lid and let it cook on low flame for 5-7 minutes until the peels become soft.
Spicy Twist: When the peels are cooked, add red chili powder and dry mango powder to it.
Finishing: Fry for 2 more minutes so that the spices get coated well. Top with fresh coriander and enjoy with roti paratha.
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