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A classic Indian sweet gets a tropical twist! This rich and fragrant semolina pudding is loaded with juicy pineapple chunks and scented with cardamom and saffron. A perfect, easy-to-make dessert for any celebration.
For 4 servings
Prepare Aromatics and Nuts
Roast the Semolina (Rava)
Prepare the Pineapple Syrup
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A classic Indian sweet gets a tropical twist! This rich and fragrant semolina pudding is loaded with juicy pineapple chunks and scented with cardamom and saffron. A perfect, easy-to-make dessert for any celebration.
This indian recipe takes 35 minutes to prepare and yields 4 servings. At 500.09 calories per serving with 6.53g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for dessert or snack.
Combine and Cook the Sheera
Finish and Serve
For a richer, creamier sheera, replace 1 cup of water with 1 cup of whole milk. Add the milk along with the water when making the syrup.
This recipe works well with other fruits like banana (add at the end), mango puree, or apple.
Replace white sugar with an equal amount of powdered jaggery for a more traditional and earthy flavor. The color of the sheera will be darker.
Substitute ghee with coconut oil or any neutral vegetable oil to make a completely plant-based version.
The semolina (rava) and sugar are sources of simple carbohydrates, which provide a quick and effective source of energy for the body.
Pineapple contains bromelain, a natural enzyme that can help in the digestion of proteins and may reduce inflammation.
Ghee is a source of healthy saturated fats, including butyric acid, which is beneficial for gut health. It also contains fat-soluble vitamins like A, E, and D.
There are two key steps: first, roast the rava properly in ghee on low heat until it's aromatic. Second, always add the boiling hot pineapple syrup to the rava while stirring continuously and vigorously. Adding cold liquid is the primary cause of lumps.
Yes, you can use canned pineapple. Be sure to drain the syrup it comes in. Since canned pineapple is often sweeter, you might want to reduce the amount of sugar in the recipe slightly. Taste the syrup before adding it to the rava.
Pineapple Sheera is a traditional dessert and is high in calories, carbohydrates, and fats from sugar and ghee. While it provides quick energy and ghee has some health benefits, it should be enjoyed in moderation as part of a balanced diet, especially on special occasions.
A single serving of this Pineapple Sheera (approximately 1 cup or 225g) contains around 500-550 calories, depending on the exact amounts of ghee and sugar used.
Store leftover sheera in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. It will thicken when cold. To reheat, sprinkle a little water or milk over it and warm it in a pan or microwave until soft.
Absolutely. To make a vegan version, simply replace the ghee with an equal amount of coconut oil or a neutral-flavored vegetable oil. The taste will be slightly different but still delicious.