Exotic Pineapple Sheera

Pineapple Sheera – An exotic, tropical tasting dessert made with sweet and tangy pineapple cooked in semolina, sugar, garnished with nuts and floral saffron.

Are you looking for a unique dessert recipe for a special occasion, holidays or get together with family and friends?  Here is an exquisite and divine dessert made with fresh   pineapple and homemade ghee. The taste and aromas will not fail to impress you or your guests.

I have made it for so many people and the reaction on their faces is priceless. I have even received many compliments from people who are not into sweets and who have LOVED this dish.

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Pineapple Sheera

Prep Time

10 mins

Cook Time

15 mins

Total Time

25 mins

 

 An exotic, tropical tasting dessert made with sweet and tangy pineapple cooked in semolina, sugar, garnished with buts and floral saffron. 

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Indian

Keyword: Indian dessert, pineapple sheera

Servings: 8

Calories: 464 kcal

Author: Archana

Ingredients

• 1 cup fine sooji / rava / semolina
• 1/2 cup whole wheat flour
• 2 tablespoon  gram flour/besan
• 1 cup ghee
• 1  cup sugar
• 4 cups fresh pineapple cut into small cubes
• 3 cups water
• 1/4 teaspoon saffron
• 10 almonds sliced
• 10 pistachios sliced

Instructions

1. Roast sooji , besan and wheat flour on Medium to low heat with the ghee. Stirring frequently until the sooji is golden brown.
2. In another pan add sugar, pineapple and water on medium to high heat. Bring it to boil stirring a few times.
3. Add the roasted sooji to the pan with pineapple syrup, stir well and cover the pan. Cook for 2-3 minutes on low heat.
4. Add saffron. Turn off the heat and let it sit covered for 5 mins.

5. Garnish with almonds and pistachios.

6. Optionally you can press the sheera in molds of any shape to make petite servings and then top them up the nuts.

Nutrition Facts

Pineapple Sheera

Amount Per Serving

Calories 464 Calories from Fat 216

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g 37%

Saturated Fat 14g 70%

Cholesterol 57mg 19%

Sodium 8mg 0%

Potassium 208mg 6%

Total Carbohydrates 59g 20%

Dietary Fiber 3g 12%

Sugars 33g

Protein 5g 10%

Vitamin A 1%

Vitamin C 47.8%

Calcium 2.6%

Iron 9.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Author: Archana

Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live New Jersey with my husband and two sons.

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