Spicy Watermelon Rind Spread Recipes

SWEET-AND-SPICY PICKLED WATERMELON RIND

Steps:

• Trim the green skin off 1/4 small watermelon. Remove all but 1/4 inch red fruit from the rind; cut the rind into 1/2-inch pieces. Pack into a 1-quart jar. Combine 3/4 cup each apple cider vinegar and water, 1/2 cup sugar, 2 tablespoons kosher salt, 2 teaspoons coriander seeds, 1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns and 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes in a saucepan and bring to a boil, stirring to dissolve the sugar. Pour over the rind; let cool. Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours and up to 1 week.

SPICY WATERMELON RIND SPREAD

Steps:

• Slice only the white part (the white part between the the green outer husk and the red inner fruit) from the green rind.
• Dry the (can) garbanzo beans in a towel. Heat oil in a pan and add garbanzo beans, chili flakes and garlic, stir fry it for 2 minutes.
• Now add the chopped watermelon rind and fry for few mins.
• Add the cilantro leaves and stir it till it becomes wilted (this step is optional)
• Add the chopped tomato and cook, till the tomatoes are well blended.
• Pour the lemon juice and cook till it becomes dry. Add salt
• Grind the mixture in a blender.
• Transfer it to a bowl, We can add cream cheese with it and use it as a sandwich or tortilla spread or as a dip.
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WATERMELON RIND CHUTNEY

Steps:

• Remove watermelon flesh from rind and reserve flesh for another use. Scrape off and discard any remaining pink flesh from rind, then cut rind crosswise into 2-inch-wide strips and remove green peel with a Y-shaped vegetable peeler or a sharp knife. Discard green peel. Cut white rind into 1/2-inch cubes (you will have 5 to 6 cups).
• Bring rind and remaining ingredients to a boil in a 4-quart heavy saucepan over moderate heat, stirring until sugar is dissolved. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until rind is tender and translucent and liquid is syrupy, 45 to 55 minutes. Cool chutney, uncovered, then chill in an airtight container 1 to 3 days to allow flavors to mellow.

SPICY WATERMELON

Steps:

• Mix cumin, coriander, chili powder, salt, and cayenne pepper together in a bowl.
• Place watermelon into serving bowls; sprinkle with spice mixture. Squeeze lime juice over spiced watermelon.

SPICED WATERMELON RIND

Steps:

• Place watermelon chunks in large dishpan or crock.
• Combine salt with 2 quarts of water and pour over the watermelon. Let it set overnight.
• Drain and rinse with fresh water and then drain again.
• Place watermelon in a large saucepan, add fresh water and cook until tender. Drain.
• Meanwhile, combine sugar, vinegar, 1 1/2c water and spices. Bring to a boil and pour over the cooked and drained watermelon. Let it set overnight.
• Drain watermelon, reserving the syrup. Bring the reserved syrup to a boil and pour over the watermelon. Let it set again overnight. Repeat this process for 3 days.
• On day 3, cook the watermelon and syrup together for 3 minutes. Then pour into hot sterilized jars and seal using cold bath method.