Pineapple Halwa

Pineapple  Halwa

 

Serving - 4

 

INGREDIENTS

Pineapple - 500 grams

Warm milk - 30 milliliters

Saffron - 1/8 teaspoon

Semolina - 50 grams

Desi ghee - 1 tablespoon

Almond - 2 tablespoons

Cashews - 2 tablespoons

Raisin - 2 tablespoons

Desi ghee - 30 milliliters

Sugar - 75 grams

Khoa  - 100 grams

Almonds - for garnish

Saffron - for garnish

 

 

PREPARATION

  1. In a blender, add 500 grams pineapple and blend it to a puree.
  2. In a bowl, add 30 milliliters warm milk and 1/8 teaspoon saffron.
  3. Soak for 15- 20 minutes .
  4. In a heated pan, dry roast 50 grams semolina for 7-8 minutes and keep aside.   
  5. Now, take another pan, add 1 tablespoon ghee, 2 tablespoons almonds, 2 tablespoons cashews and sauté for 2-3 minutes.
  6. Now add 2 tablespoons raisins and mix well.
  7. Remove the pan from heat.
  8. Heat 30 milliliters desi ghee in wok, add prepared pineapple puree.
  9. Cook for 10 - 15 minutes.
  10. Then, add roasted semolina and mix well.
  11. Now, add 75 grams sugar and stir well until sugar gets dissolved completely.
  12. Cook for 8- 10 minutes on medium heat.
  13. Add saffron milk and stir once, then add 100 grams khoa and mix well.
  14. Now add sautéed dry fruits and give it a nice mix.
  15. Garnish it with almonds and saffron strand.
  16. Remove the pan from heat.
  17. Serve hot.