Pineapple Kesari

Pineapple Kesari Recipe

Ingredients

1. 1 cup semolina (rava) - ~ 150 calories
2. 1 cup sugar - ~ 774 calories
3. 1 cup pineapple, crushed - ~ 82 calories
4. 1/2 cup ghee (clarified butter) - ~ 900 calories
5. 2 cups water - 0 calories
6. 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder - negligible calories
7. A few cashew nuts (about 10) - ~ 90 calories
8. A few raisins (about 10) - ~ 30 calories
9. A pinch of saffron (optional) - negligible calories

Total Estimated Calories

1. Approximate Total: 2016 calories

Instructions

1. Roast the Semolina:
2. In a pan, heat 2 tablespoons of vegan ghee.
3. Add the semolina and roast on a low flame until light golden. Set aside.
4. Prepare the Pineapple Mixture:
5. In the same pan, add crushed pineapple and cook for a few minutes.
6. Add 2 cups of water and bring to a boil.
7. Combine Ingredients:
8. Gradually add the roasted semolina while stirring to avoid lumps.
9. Add sugar and mix until dissolved.
10. Add Flavorings:
11. Stir in cardamom powder and saffron (if using).
12. Cook on low heat until thickened.
13. Ghee and Nuts:
14. In a small pan, heat the remaining ghee and fry the cashews and raisins until golden.
15. Pour over the kesari mixture and mix well.
16. Serve:
17. Transfer to a serving dish and enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Macronutrient Breakdown (per serving, assuming 8 servings)

1. Carbohydrates:
2. Semolina: ~ 30 g
3. Sugar: ~ 200 g
4. Pineapple: ~ 20 g
5. Total Carbs: ~ 250 g
6. Fats:
7. Ghee: ~ 100 g
8. Cashews: ~ 8 g
9. Total Fats: ~ 108 g
10. Protein:
11. Semolina: ~ 5 g
12. Cashews: ~ 3 g
13. Total Protein: ~ 8 g

Tips:

1. If using tinned pineapple slices, no need to boil them in water; instead, add them directly to the rava when you add the hot sugar syrup.
2. To make the color more prominent in this kesari, add 1 to 2 drops of natural yellow color extract or about 10 to 12 strands of saffron, crushed.
3. Make the fruity pineapple flavor more dominant in the Pineapple Halwa by adding 1 to 2 drops of pineapple essence in the recipe.

Enjoy!

This Pineapple Kesari is a delicious and rich dessert, perfect for celebrations!