Pineapple sheera recipe | Pineapple kesari | Pineapple halwa
Pineapple sheera is a sweet dessert from Karnataka cuisine. It is usually eaten as a breakfast dessert and is mostly served in tiffin centers.
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Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )
Ingredients for pineapple sheera
- 1 cup semolina or rava or suji
- 2 to 3 tbsp ghee
- 1 cup pineapple chunks (half inch pieces)
- 2 ½ cups water
- ½ cup sugar
- 1/8 tsp elaichi or green cardamom powder
- 1 pinch saffron or kesari (optional)
- 10 cashews or as needed
- 1 tbsp raisins or as needed
How to make the recipe
Preparation for pineapple sheera
- Heat 2 tbsps ghee in a pot. Fry cashews until lightly golden.
- Then add raisins and fry until they turn plump. Remove them to a plate and keep aside.
- Add rava or suji and fry on a medium heat until it turns aromatic. Do not brown the rava. Transfer to a plate and set aside.
- To the same pot, add 1 tsp ghee and pineapple. Saute for 2 to 3 minutes.
Making pineapple sheera or kesari
- Add sugar, water and bring it to a boil along with saffron.
- When the water begins to boil, Slowly add suji to the pot stirring constantly to prevent the mixture from turning lumpy.Add cardamom powder. Stir well.
- Lower the flame. Cover and cook until all the water evaporates. If desired add more ghee. Cook for 2 to 3 mins on a low flame.
- Switch off the fire and keep covered for 2 to 3 minutes.
- Serve pineapple sheera or kesari hot or warm.
NUTRITION (estimation only)
Calories: 487kcal | Carbohydrates: 86g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 38g | Vitamin A: 30IU | Vitamin C: 26.3mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 3mg