PINEAPPLE -KESARI
Fruit-kesari is one of the most often sweet served in south indian marriages. You certainly feel the goodness of the fruits especially PINEAPPLE, such an aromatic tropical fruit.
How many of us know the benefits of Pineapple?
- It can help to reduce the risk of macular degeneration, a disease that affects the eyes of people age, because pineapples are rich in vitamin C and the anti-oxidants it contains.
Goodness of RAVA/Sooji/Semolina:
- It is known for great taste and good texture
- It is made up of DURUM Wheat
- DURUM Wheat –it is a variety of Wheat which has higher protein and gluten when compared to other whole wheat product.this kind of wheat is mainly used for pastas/macaroni
- It improves cardiovascular health and prevents heart attack
- It is an excellent source of IRON
Pineapple Kesari Ingredient:
- Rava/Sooji/semolina – 1cup
- Pineapple – ½ cup
- Granulated sugar – 1cup
- Water -2cup
- Clarified butter/Ghee -1/2 cup
- Cashews /raisins -10nos
- Cardamom/elaichi powder-1/8 tsp
- Salt -a pinch
- Lemon yellow color -a pinch
Procedure:
STEP 1:
Roast the rava/sooji/semolina in a heavy bottomed vessel with 2-3 tblsp of Ghee/clarified butter along with cashews and raisins until you get the nice aroma (donot burn the rava/sooji)
STEP 2:
Peel and cut the pineapple carefully and chop finely and keep aside
STEP 3:
On the other side boil the mentioned amount of water with a pinch of color powder/liquid and pour the super-hot water over the roasted rava/sooji with cashews and raisins. Now turn the flame low and stir continuously to avoid the formation of any lumps
STEP 4:
Now we have to add sugar, again the kesari turned little runny but donot panic the sooji/rava will observe all the moisture, by then add the pineapples and give it a mix
STEP 5:
Later add the remaining GHEE/clarified butter little by little on the edges of the pan to attain the texture (it doesn’t stick to the bottom of the pan)
Our yummy, fluffy and aromatic pineapple Kesari is ready to serve.
NOTE:
- you can add even a very little amount of ghee/clarified butter
- You can replace the amount of ghee with oil and ghee(half and half)
- You can replace the granulated sugar with sugar free product for diabetic diet
