Tarbooz Ke Chilke Ki Sabzi (Watermelon Rind Stir Fry)

Watermelon rind stir fry is easy to make and taste delicious too! Serve this Indian tarbooz ke chilke ki sabzi with Indian flatbreads called chapati or puris and you have a good tangy meal.

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Who knew that watermelon rind could taste this good? It’s more like a vegetable than fruit when cooked. Just try my mom’s Watermelon Rind Stir fry recipe and find out for yourself. It can easily be considered a watermelon rind pickle too!

My mom also figured out how to make some awesome watermelon fries. If you want the recipe, here you go!

What ingredients do you need to make Tarbooz ki sabzi?

What you need to make this Sabzi is a watermelon skin, oil or mustard oil, ginger, green chilies, methi or fenugreek seeds, turmeric, red chilli powder, garam masala, coriander powder, apple cider vinegar, jaggery, and salt.

How to cook Watermelon rind Stir fry?

Wash the watermelon thoroughly and cut it into pieces. Make sure the rind is clean as this is what we will be using. I usually give it a good scrub with baking soda as this is a natural cleanser.

Eat the fleshy fruit or store it for later.

Cut the rind into smaller pieces or cubes. I make these about 1.5 cm in size. You could try 2 cm or 1 inch too, but that turns out to be a bit too large methinks. And discard any bits of the rind that are yellowing or look damaged.

Heat oil in a vessel and add the fenugreek seeds and cook for a minute. Then add in the grated ginger and chopped chilies and stir for a few minutes.

Add in the other spices – namely turmeric, red chilli powder, coriander powder, and garam masala, along with the salt, and jaggery and mix well.

Add the pieces of watermelon rind and stir well.

Add in one curry spoon or 3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar and stir well. let the watermelon rind vegetable cook till quite dry. And your Tarbooz ki Sabji is ready to serve and eat with chapatis or rice!

Doesn’t it look delicious? Now you don’t have to discard the tarbooz rind ever again. Perhaps God created watermelons with the intention of us using the rind too. 😉 It’s so much like a vegetable. And this watermelon curry makes perfect use of the entire watermelon.

If you try this homemade freshly made tarbooz ke chilke ki sabji recipe, leave a comment and let us know how it went.

Cooking Tips & Tricks

• Any vinegar will do, but we prefer using apple cider vinegar.
• You can use any oil, however mustard oil adds to the flavor making it more like a pickle.
• Cut the watermelon rind into 1.5 cm cubes. You can do other sizes too, but I find 1.5 cm just perfect.
• Discard any bits of the rind that are yellowing or look damaged.
• If you have too much fresh watermelon skin leftover, store it in the fridge. I’ll share my watermelon fries recipe soon.
• If you prefer to use this watermelon dish as a pickle instead of a vegetable, put it in a glass jar, cover with a few tablespoons of oil and refrigerate. It’ll last for a few months.
• We usally serve the watermelon stir fry with yellow moong dal and rice, puris, or chapatis. 
• You might also want to try my mom’s awesome watermelon fries!

What you want to Know about Watermelon Rinds Stir fry

How Long Can You Store Watermelon Rind Stir Fry?

You can store the watermelon rind in an air-tight container in the fridge for 2 or 3 months. Just cover it with a few tablespoons of oil before refrigeration.

What Part Is The Watermelon Rind?

The rind is the outer layer, the green skin of the watermelon that keeps the saturated fruit safe.

What Can You Do With Watermelon Rind?

Although the watermelon is a fruit, the rind can be used as a vegetable to make a curry or stir fry, pickle, or fries.

Is Watermelon Rind Good For You?

Yes, watermelon rind has many benefits. In fact, the rind is said to be more nutrient-dense than the red part. Research posted in ICJMAS shows that the rind has a higher concentration of Vitamin A, Vitamin C, phosphorus, calcium, and other minerals.

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