Pineapple Kesari Recipe (Pineapple Sheera)
Kesari is a popular South Indian sweet dish but when you add pineapple to it the result is an irresistible treat. Rava, which is also called sooji or semolina in India is the main ingredient of this pineapple kesari.The traditional kesari is simple yet delicious, but adding pineapple to it creates a refreshing, fruity twist. The sweet, tangy pineapple perfectly complements the soft, rich texture of rava, which makes Pineapple kesari a standout dessert.
Equipment
Cooking Kadai
Ingredients
- 1 cup Rava | Sooji | Semolina
- 1¼ cup Sugar + more if your pineapple is not so sweet
- 3 cups Water
- 1½ cup Fresh Pineapples peeled & chopped into small pieces
- ½ cup Ghee
- ⅛ teaspoon Yellow Food Colouring optional
- 1 teaspoon Ground Cardamom
- 3 tablespoon Cashews
- 3 tablespoon Sultanas | Kishmish | Golden Raisins
Instructions
- Take water in a sauce pan and bring that to a boil. Add in pineapple pieces and your food colouring into that and mix well. Let it simmer while you continue with the next process.
- Heat half of the ghee in a kadai. Add in cashews and kishmish and fry till golden brown. Now add in the rawa and roast it in the ghee for a good couple of mins.
- Now add in the pineapple water and mix well. Cover this with a lid and simmer till the rawa is cooked. It will take around 5 to 8 mins.
- Now add in sugar and mix well. Cook this for a good 10 mins or so till it gets thick.
- Now Add in cardamom powder and the remaining ghee and mix well.
- Once the mixture leaves the sides of pan without sticking, then the kesari is ready.
- Serve warm or at room temp.
Notes
- Use seasonal pineapple, or it will make the Pineapple kesari sourer and you will need to add more sugar.
- Always use a heavy bottom pan or non-stick pan for making kesari.
- Roast rava well for better taste.
- Use ghee as mentioned for soft kesari.
- Don’t cook till kesari gets dry. Let it be runny when you take it off the heat. As it rests it will get thicker.
- If you are planning to make the kesari ahead of time then you can increase the water quantity to 2 cups.
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Pineapple Kesari Recipe (Pineapple Sheera)
Serving Size
1 servings
Amount per Serving
Calories
464
% Daily Value*
Fat
18
g
28
%
Saturated Fat
10
g
63
%
Polyunsaturated Fat
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
6
g
Cholesterol
38
mg
13
%
Sodium
9
mg
0
%
Potassium
190
mg
5
%
Carbohydrates
75
g
25
%
Fiber
2
g
8
%
Sugar
50
g
56
%
Protein
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
24
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
20
mg
24
%
Calcium
21
mg
2
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.