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Winter melon curry


1 tbsp coconut
1/4 tsp mustard seeds
1/2 tsp cumin
1/4 tsp fennel

Dry roast and grind all the ingredients and leave aside.

1 tbsp oil
1 tbsp onion optional
1/2 tsp garlic optional
1 green chillie optional
1 1/2 cups winter melon or ash gourd
1/2 tsp chillie powder or more to taste
1/4 tsp turmeric
1/2 tsp salt

Heat oil in medium high heat. If using onion, garlic and green chillie add and saute. If not add the roasted ingredients, winter melon pieces cut into cubes or smaller and the spices.
Cook in low medium heat till it is fully cooked and the spices are blended.

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82 comments:

  1. Curry looks superb and flavorful.

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  2. wow...looks so delicious...very colorful !

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  3. This must taste great with the touch of fennel.

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  4. Looks delicious!!
    A very simple recipe..

    valar
    http://valarskitchen-basics.blogspot.com/

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  5. Simply delicious and yummy curry !!

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  6. Interesting flavors that all blend well together, looks like the first sign of spring and a color thats perfect to get the feeling the sun will shine.

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  7. I love the spices in this curry, looks really yumm.

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  8. Winter melon curry looks awesome.

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  9. Yummy curry..Looks colorful and tempting !!!

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  10. Love pairing your curry with the melon. A sweet farewell to winter. Comforting but brightened by fruit.

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  11. Delicious n mouthwatering....looks really yum..

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  12. Great recipe! Looks delicious.

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  13. A very simple yet delicious looking curry dear.Looks so healthy and colorful.

    Deepa
    Hamaree Rasoi

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  14. curry looks tempting.. thanks for sharing!

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  15. This is new to me using winter melon in curry. Looks delicious, would like to try some :)

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  16. healthy and delicious curry...luks yum.

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  17. Looks delicious ... the colour and the ingredients speaks volumes about te taste and flavour of the dish...
    Reva

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  18. Very unique recipe... I have a event running in my blog. do participate:)
    http://rumanarawat.blogspot.com/2011/03/treat-to-eyes-series-2.html

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  19. It sounds amazing.. will go perfect with chapati :) would really like to see you sharing it with Hearth and soul hop. Please visit my post to share your dish :) Thanks!

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  20. Some lovely flavours going in that curry..yummy.

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  21. The curry looks delicious. I have never cooked winter melon. Thanks for introducing a new dish.

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  22. have never cooked with winter melon, curry looks delicious

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  23. Curry looks mouthwatering. would be so good with sambar rice.

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  24. Hummmmm i'm sure i would love this....
    It's really mouthwatering and gorgeous.

    Kisses,
    Rita

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  25. Delicious flavours and sounds interesting :)

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  26. Delicious! I am on the look out to incorporate more vegetarian into my diet. It's nice to see new ways in veggies are being made. Thanks!

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  27. Tempting and delicious curry..love the spice mix,aromatic and yummy.

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  28. Wow curry looks so yummy and so tempting.

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  29. Love the fresh color!!!! Looks awesome...

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  30. love the combination of cumin and fennel....smells heavenly!...the dish looks scrumptious!
    Smitha
    Smitha's Spicy Flavors

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  31. As a Chinese-American, I've only enjoyed winter melon in the traditional soup. Never would have thought to try making a curry with it, but this looks awesome!

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  32. Love the colour..delicious curry dear

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  33. What a yummy looking curry!!
    Prathima Rao
    Prats Corner

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  34. Wow, this looks yummy. But was is that gourd? Never heard of it!

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  35. I've never had winter melon, but this curry looks AMAZING!

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  36. amazing! the title this def. caught my eye. and i just HAD to read your recipe for it.

    it sounds greatt, and your picture looks amazing as well. kudos!

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  37. Looks delicious, love the flavors :)

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  38. have never had this curry b4..but looks very yummy..luved the coconut flavour in it !

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  39. looks nice and comforting!!

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  40. I don't particularly like winter melon but i think i should give it another chance and try your curry since it looks very good...

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  41. Never thought to do melon with curry!

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  42. I googled winter melon because I have never heard of it - now I will be on the look out for it. This curry sounds delicious! Thanks for sharing it with us at the Hearth and Soul Hop!

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  43. This looks delicious, but I do not have access to winter melon; need to find substitution. Thank You.

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  44. This looks so good! I've never had winter melon but it has to be delicious with all those spices ;).

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  45. Aahaa..yummy & spicy food...looks so delicious
    thanks again for the recipe

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  46. Your dish looks uber tempting!Lovely colors:)I'm hosting an event on my blog...do take a peek sometime!

    Cheers!
    Wit,wok&wisdom

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  47. Perfect and delicious looking curry .... such nice color.Yummy!!!

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  48. I don't think I ever had this vegetable before. I would like to try this out. Curry looks good!!

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  49. This curry is new to me. sounds interesting, first time in ur cute space, will be around :)

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  50. This curry sounds like it has tons of flavor!

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  51. Love wintermelon, but not the ones we get here in US :( This looks so yumm

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  52. Yum- flavorful n delicious- great combo with rotis :)

    US Masala

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  53. Just dropped by again to say .. Thank you for sharing this with Hearth and Soul hop. Please visit next Tuesday again to link up your dish :)

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  54. Non la conoscevo questa ricettina..complimenti!!!;-)
    Ciao bacioni*

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  55. i dont think i am good with winter melon but ur dish loks gr8

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  56. The curry looks amazing! I love the bright color. This reminds me that I have to go looking for my squash curry post which is in the draft for 4 months now. LoL

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  57. Love these flavors and spices. Have never tried melon curry...sounds wonderful!

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  58. I see winter melon here in the city everywhere and I never know how to use it! Thanks for this recipe!

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  59. Very nice curry...yumm!!!

    http://vegetarianmedley.blogspot.com/

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  60. I have never tried melon curry !!! Thanks for the recipe !!! Will definitely try this out !!!

    Sneha

    http://inspirationalartofcooking.blogspot.com/

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