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Pineapple Sheera

Pineapple Sheera: A tropical twist on the classic Indian dessert, sheera. Made with fresh pineapple chunks, semolina, and ghee, and infused with aromatic cardamom, this sweet treat is bursting with flavor and guaranteed to satisfy your cravings. Try this easy-to-make recipe today!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine Indian

Equipment

  • 1 Pan

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup semolina rava or sooji
  • 1/2 cup ghee or clarified butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 2 cups water
  • 1 cups milk
  • 3/4 cup fresh pineapple chopped
  • 2 cloves
  • A few strands of saffron
  • Few chopped cashew
  • Few Raisins

Instructions
 

  • Heat the ghee in a pan add the chopped cashew and fry till golden add Raisins and fry till they puff up Remove the fried cashew and Rasins from the ghee
  • Add the semolina to the ghee and roast the semolina on medium heat, stirring continuously, until it turns golden and starts to give off a nutty aroma.
  • Soak a few strands of saffron in milk.
  • In a separate pan, add 1 cup of sugar and 1.5 cups of water and melt the sugar add ¾ cup of Pineapple and 2 cloves and bring it to a nice boil.
  • Add 1 cup of saffron-soaked milk and ½ cup water to the semolina mixture and stir well to combine. Be careful as the mixture may sputter when you add the liquids. semolina will soak up all the liquids.
  • Add the boiled sugar mixture and stir well.
  • Cover the pan and let the sheera cook on low heat for 3-4 minutes until the water is absorbed and the sheera has a porridge-like consistency.
  • Garnish with fried cashew and Rasins and serve hot.
  • Your pineapple sheera is ready! Enjoy