Pineapple Halwa

Introduction:

Pineapple itself is a delicious fruit. Pineapple Halwa is a pleasant tasting dish. It serves well to all festivals and give a rich look over usual suji halwa preparation. I made it mostly whenever i have to prepare "prasad" for pooja. But it goes well with any formal dinner. Try it out.

Ingredients:

Pineapple: 1 cup(peeled and chopped finely)

Semolina(suji):1 cup

Ghee: 1 cup
Sugar: 1 cup
Water: 2 cups
Almonds: 5-6(broken into half)
Cashewnuts: 5-6(broken into half)
Saffron: a pinch
Green cardamon powder: 1 tsp
Pineapple essence: 5-6 drops
Pineapple juice: 2 tsp

Preparation time: 10 mins
Cooking time: 15 mins
Serve for: 2 persons

Method:

Heat ghee in a pan. Add semolina into it and cook stirring it continuosly till it turns golden brown on low flame. Add saffron and pineapple pieces into it.Further cook for 2-3 minutes. Now add pineapple juice and water into it. Cover it and let it cook for 2-3 minutes. Add sugar and green cardamon powder and pineapple essence along with dry fruits.Keep stirring till all the moisture is removed and semolina is cooked. when the halwa will be prepared you will find that it will start sticking to the surface of the pan. Garnish the halwa with grated dryfruits and serve hot.

TIPS:

1. You can avoid pineapple juice if you don't have it.
2. Canned pineapples do well int his recipe.
3. Taste the pineapple before adding it into the recipe. It should not be tangy in taste. If it is then add all the pineapple pieces in sugar syrup and caremalise it before adding it into halwa.