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WATERMELON RIND CHUTNEY

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A great healthy alternative to coconut chutney,the watermelon rind chutney is very delicious and nutritious !Try it for a great variety!Do not discard the watermelon shell the next time you get it home!;-) Watermelon Rind Chutney – made from the lovely white part(one of the most underutilized parts of the watermelon) residing quietly between the fruit and its hard green exterior. Watermelon rind is very healthy & nutritious. It is rich in Vitamins A, B6 and C. It is also high in both beta-carotene & lycopene. INGREDIENTS: Watermelon Rind about 250 gms(peel the green skin and take only the white part and cut into pieces) Green chillies 7-8(adjust the spice level to your desire) Ginger - 1 inch Coriander leaves- few strands Curry leaves -few strands(only the leaves) Mint leaves - few strands Fried gram - a fistful Tamarind extract - 1 small tsp Cumin seeds- 1/2 tsp Mustard seeds - 1/2 tsp Oil -1 tsp Salt to taste HOW TO MAKE: Take a saucepan and