Pineapple Sheera
Pineapple sheera- a lovely, soft sooji ( semolina) halwa with bits of juicy pineapple. This pineapple-flavored, saffron-hued halwa is hugely popular with adults and kids alike.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 391kcal
Ingredients
- 1 1/4 cup Sooji / Semolina
- 2-3 tbsp Cashewnuts
- 1/2 cup Ghee
- 3.5 cup Water
- 3/4 cup Sugar
- 1 cup Fresh pineapple, cut into small cubes
- 1 tsp Cardamom powder
- 1 tsp Saffron strands
Instructions
- Combine water, sugar, pineapple cubes, cardamom powder, and saffron in a saucepan and bring it to a boil.
- Lower the heat and let it cook for 5-10 minutes until the pineapple is just cooked through.
- Meanwhile, in a thick-bottomed pan, heat the ghee, add the cashews, and roast on low medium heat. Once the cashews are light golden brown, take them out with a slotted spoon and keep aside.
- Now add the sooji/ semolina to the ghee.
- Keep stirring the semolina till it’s completely roasted, at low to medium heat.
- When the semolina is light golden in color, and the ghee starts to leave the sides, carefully add the pineapple mixture.
- There will be a lot of spluttering. Keep stirring as the semolina will start to absorb the water and swell up.
- Tip - I like to switch off the heat at this point and stir continuously to reduce the spluttering.
- Once the pineapple liquid and roasted semolina are combined, switch on the heat and cook again for a few minutes on low-medium heat.
- Keep stirring till the mixture is thick and starts leaving the sides of the pan. Sprinkle with the roasted cashews, maybe some pineapple bits, and serve hot. Enjoy!
Nutrition
Serving: 1 Serving | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 56g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 39mg | Sodium: 9mg | Potassium: 123mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 28g | Vitamin A: 16IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 17mg | Iron: 2mg