Thursday, June 3, 2010

Indian Melon Curry


2 tablespoons oil
1/2 brown onion, finely chopped
2 thin slices fresh ginger, finely chopped
1/4 to one chilli pepper, minced
1/4 teaspoon turmeric
1 teaspoon ground coriander
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
2 cardamon seeds, crushed
pinch of salt
3 cups rock melon or honeydew melon, cubed
juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons honey

Heat oil. Fry onion, fresh ginger, chilli pepper until soft.
Add turmeric, ground coriander, ground cumin and crushed cardamon. Stir and fry for one minute.
Add melon cubes, and stir to combine with spices.
Reduce heat to medium.
Add the lemon juice and honey. Mix well, bring to boil over medium heat.
Simmer one or two minutes to heat the melon.
Serve hot or cold.

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