Pineapple Rava Kesari Recipe
Pineapple Rava Kesari is a delicious suji ka halwa flavored with pineapple. Learn how to make rava kesari in a few simple steps.
Servings: 4
Calories: 572kcal
Equipment
- Heavy Bottom Kadhai
- Saucepan
Ingredients
Ingredient For Golden Syrup:
- 2 Cup pineapple juice
- 1 Cup water, at room temperature
- 1 Cup granulated white sugar
- 1 Cup bite-size pineapple cubes
- 1 teaspoon saffron strands (kesar)
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder (elaichi powder)
Other Ingredients:
- 1 Cup semolina (rava/sooji)
- ¼ Cup ghee (clarified butter)
- ¼ Cup sliced cashews
Instructions
Prepare Golden Syrup:
- In a large deep saucepan bring water, juice, pineapple cubes, saffron, sugar, and cardamom powder to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to medium and let the liquid simmer. Keep stirring at regular intervals.
- The sugar should dissolve completely, and the liquid should turn golden in color. The pineapple pieces should become soft. Taste and adjust the sweetness accordingly.
Roast Semolina (Suji):
- Meanwhile, start roasting semolina — heat ghee in a heavy-bottomed pan over medium flame. Fry sliced cashew till light brown and transfer to a plate. Keep aside.
- Next, add semolina and roast over medium heat until it changes color to light brown. Continuously stir semolina while roasting else it might get burnt.
Prepare Halwa:
- Now, slowly add hot golden syrup to the roasted semolina. Add half amount of water at a time and continuously stir semolina to avoid lump formation. Gradually, add the remaining liquid. Stir continuously in one direction.
- Once the semolina starts bubbling, cover and cook for 3 - 5 minutes over low heat. Do not cook for too long.
- Turn off the heat. Open the lid and add fried cashews. Mix nicely.
- Serve pineapple rava kesari warm garnished with pineapple cubes and cashews.
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Notes
- Use only fine semolina or rava for making the halwa.
- It is best to roast semolina over low heat for a good taste and color.
- Make sure the syrup is warm while adding in the roasted semolina.
- Taste the syrup and adjust the amount of sugar as per your preference.
Nutrition
Calories: 572kcal | Carbohydrates: 104g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 329mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 66g | Vitamin A: 24IU | Vitamin C: 32mg | Calcium: 31mg | Iron: 3mg