By Vidushi Singh
Pineapple halwa is a sweet and fruity Indian dessert that is perfect for special occasions or as a sweet treat.
1 cup of semolina (sooji) 1 cup of sugar 1 cup of water 1 cup of fresh pineapple puree 1/4 cup of ghee (clarified butter) 1/4 cup of chopped cashews 1/4 cup of raisins 1 tsp of cardamom powder Pinch of saffron (optional) Pineapple chunks, for garnish
Take a pan and heat ghee, add the semolina and roast it until it turns golden brown and starts to release its aroma.
Once the semolina is roasted, add the cashews and raisins to the pan and fry them for a minute.
Now In another pan, add the sugar, water, and pineapple puree and heat it until the sugar dissolves completely.
. Add the sugar syrup to the semolina mixture and stir it well. Add the cardamom powder and saffron.
Keep stirring the mixture continuously until it thickens. Once the halwa is cooked,keep aside.
In a bowl serve the halwa and Garnish with pineapple chunks, serve hot.