Watermelon Rind Shaak (Kalingar nu Shaak)

Ingredients

• Vaghar
• 2 Tbsp oil
• 1 tsp cumin seeds
• 1/4 tsp fenugreek seeds
• 1/8 tsp hing (asafetida)
• 10 curry leaves
• 1/2 tsp turmeric
• 1/2 cup onion
• 1/2 tsp grated ginger or ginger paste
• Pressure Cook
• 4 cups watermelon rind
• Salt (to taste)
• Finish
• 1 tsp garam masala
• 1/2 tsp red chili powder
• 1 green chili (sliced)
• Cilantro (optional garnish)
• 1 tsp lemon juice (a good squeeze)

Instructions

1. Heat 2 tablespoons of oil in saute mode in your instant pot (or pressure cooker). Add cumin seeds and cook for a few seconds to get them to release their flavor. Then add fenugreek seeds, hing, curry leaves, and turmeric.
2. Add chopped onion. Cook until it starts to turn translucent. Add ginger.
3. Add watermelon rind. Cook under pressure for 20 minutes followed by quick steam release.
4. Return the Instant Pot to saute mode and add garam masala, red chili powder, and a sliced green chili. Cook for about 4 minutes, uncovered.

Nutrition

• Calories: 128
• Carbohydrates: 15
• Protein: 2
• Fat: 8
• Saturated Fat: 1
• Polyunsaturated Fat: 2
• Monounsaturated Fat: 5
• Trans Fat: 0.03
• Sodium: 45
• Potassium: 224
• Fiber: 2
• Sugar: 11
• Vitamin A: 1041
• Vitamin C: 66
• Calcium: 33
• Iron: 1