How to make Watermelon Pachadi
This recipe is contributed by Member Datta Dholakia.
Main Ingredients : Water Melon Whites, Coconut Grated
Cuisine : Indian
Course : Raitas
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Watermelon Pachadi Recipe Card
History of Indian cuisine dates back to nearly 5,000-years ago when various groups and cultures interacted with India that led to a diversity of flavours and regional cuisines.
Indian cuisine comprises of a number of regional cuisines. The diversity in soil type, climate, culture, ethnic group and occupations, these cuisines differ from each other mainly due to the use of locally available spices, herbs, vegetables and fruits. Indian food is also influenced by religious and cultural choices and traditions.
Foreign invasions, trade relations and colonialism had introduced certain foods to the country like potato, chillies and breadfruit.
Prep Time : 26-30 minutes
Cook time : 26-30 minutes
Serve : 4
Level Of Cooking : Easy
Taste : Sour
Ingredients for Watermelon Pachadi Recipe
Water Melon Whites chopped 1 cup
Coconut Grated grated 1/2 cup
Salt to taste
Turmeric powder 1/4 teaspoon
Cumin seeds 1/4 teaspoon
Sugar 1 tablespoon
Green chillies chopped 3
Yogurt 1/2 cup
Oil 2 teaspoons
Mustard seeds 1/4 teaspoon
Fenugreek seeds 1/4 teaspoon
Whole red chillies cut into two 2
Coriander leaves for garnishing
Method
Step 1
Heat 1 cup water in anon stick pan, add melon pieces, salt and turmeric powder. Cook for five minutes. Drain and set aside.
Step 2
Blend together coconut, cumin seeds, sugar, green chillies with two tablespoons water to a smooth paste.
Step 3
In a bowl add the melon; add yogurt and the ground paste. Mix well.
Step 4
In small non stick pan heat oil, add mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, and red chillies, sauté for thirty seconds. Add to the above mixture.
Step 5
Garnish with chopped coriander leaves and serve cold.
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