Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Curry Recipe

This exotic Sweet and Spicy Watermelon Curry is the perfect balance of spicy and sweet. Enjoy the unique flavors of watermelon, curry spices, and fluffy RiceSelect® Premium Basmati Rice.

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Serves
4
Total Time
35
Prep Time
5
Cook Time
30

Ingredients

  • null 1 cup RiceSelect® Premium Basmati Rice
  • null 1 cup watermelon juice
  • null 1 tsp chili powder
  • null 1 tsp turmeric
  • null ½ tsp toasted coriander seed
  • null 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • null ¼ tsp salt
  • null ¼ tsp toasted cumin seeds
  • null 2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
  • null ¼ tsp granulated sugar
  • null 4 cups watermelon, cubed and peeled
  • null 1 Tbsp cilantro, leaves
  • null 1 Tbsp mint, chopped

Instructions

  1. Prepare rice according to package directions.
  2. In a medium saucepan, add watermelon juice, chili, turmeric, coriander, garlic, salt and cumin seeds. Bring to a boil, then lower heat to medium low. Simmer and reduce contents by a third, about 20 minutes. Stirring constantly.
  3. Add lime juice and sugar. Continue cooking for 5 minutes or until it turns syrupy.
  4. Add watermelon cubes and cook for 2 minutes.
  5. Serve hot over rice. Garnish with cilantro and mint.