Photo: Cath Muscat, Styling: John Mangila
The perfect way to enjoy freshly cut watermelon when friends gather, this vibrant salad is given a boost with Nigella seeds, used in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine. Nigella seeds and cardamom add a fragrance that complements watermelon, making it a welcome and refreshing savoury salad. Find nigella seeds at gourmet greengrocers and Indian spice stores.
Ingredients
Method
1.
Place sunflower seeds in a small frying pan over a medium heat. Cook for about 3 minutes or until toasted. Coarsely grind in a mortar and pestle, or chop. Transfer to a small bowl and then stir in cardamom, pistachios and nigella seeds.
2.
Arrange watermelon cubes on a serving platter. Finely grate zest of limes over watermelon. Juice limes, then drizzle juice over watermelon. Sprinkle pistachio mixture over sparingly or liberally, as desired.
3.
Transfer remaining pistachio mixture to a small bowl for guests to add more. Sprinkle over micro herbs and serve.
