Pineapple Halwa
Halwa is a sweet which is typically made of grain-flour (Suji-semolina) typically, Ghee, and Sugar. There are many variations available to it. I had never made halwa with a fruit, just once before when I made pineapple halwa it did not turn out well, plus the thing that fruit in a halwa use to always deter me as was not sure how it will taste. In my last trial I must accept I really did not give it my 100 percent and the results were there. This time after seeing many post on halwa with fruits I was determined to try it with full determination.
I did not disclose it to my family till they tasted it, as I was sure of their reactions and then the dish suffers :-). But the end result was one perfect sweet dish which we are simply enjoying after dinner for the last 3 days. Yum yum.
This halwa is best served warm or hot and even cold if one prefers, but I would say warm will win the hearts. Many recipe calls for pineapple chunks but my gut feeling was like no, so I coarsely pureed it as I did not wanted the chunks to end up in your mouth and also I wanted the flavor of pineapple to be enhanced. Just about half a cup of rava makes around 4-5 medium size cups, so increase the quantity only if you want more servings. I have added almonds to it to give the crunch, one can add cashews too.
I am sharing this recipe, with our Blogging Marathon group where we blogger's select a minimum of 2 theme for a month and blog for 3 days in a week on a particular theme. This is my third week and I have chosen to Make one Type of Indian Sweets. The earlier two themes chosen by me were Condiments on the side and Kids Delight - Drinks. So you would be seeing 3 different halwa recipes from me. This is the second post on this event, the first post was Moong Dal Halwa. Keep watching this space for the third recipe on Halwa.
So here goes the recipe:
Ingredients
- ½ Cup Rawa(Semolina)
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup Milk
- 1.5 Cups Water
- ½ Cup Ghee (Clarified Butter) (I used a bit more, one can reduce it to half)
- 1 Cup Coarsely grinded Pineapple
- ½ Teaspoon Cardamom (Elaichi) Powder
- Yellow food color (a drop) (Optional)
- 2-3 tablespoons of Almonds finely chopped (Nuts as per choice for additions as well as Garnishing)
- Few Strands of Saffron
- Roast the Rava(Semolina) in Ghee on slow to medium heat.
- While the rava is roasting, warm the water and milk.
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- You will know that the Rava is roasted when it starts leaving a beautiful aroma or when it starts changing colour, or once it starts leaving ghee on the sides, its done.
- Once the Rava is done, add the water and milk mixture stirring continuously.
- Be careful as the water is hot the mixture is bound to splatter. Do this on minimum heat.
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- Once mixed, add the pineapple puree and let it cook on slow for 4-5 minutes, or until when it has thickened.
- Add the sugar and cook stirring continuously. It will be watery again.
- Add few strands of Saffron and a drop of yellow food colour.
- Once all the sugar is mixed switch off the flame and add cardamom powder and chopped nuts.
- Give it a quick mix and let it sit for at least half an hour.
- After half an hour or so the halwa will thicken more.
- Serve it hot with a garnish of nuts.
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Pieapple halwa is quite popular in a wedding spread and it tastes so good..lovely colour..
Few days back, I had pineapple halwa in a South Indian restaurant. It was so delicious that I decided to make it but as usual it to a back seat. Your halwa has brought back the memory of that taste.... Yum yum!!
Simply love pineapple halwa especially when its was slightly warm. Ages i prepared this halwa at home. Lipsmacking here.
Delicious and fabulous pineapple halwa,looks so tempting..
The pineapple halwa was very popular a couple of years back , and that is when I posted it . It surely is a delicious one and wins many hearts . I am sure your family must have enjoyed this series of halwa .
I have heard a lot about pineapple kesari but never got a chance to try it. It looks so rich and delicious too.
I make this quite often and we love it just as much. Beautiful pictures.
love the creamy texture of this halva - definitely one I want to try
Beautiful colour of the halwa Renu. I too have not made a fruit based halwa as yet as I've not tasted one and think how will it turn out. I think like you should just take the plunge and try out.
I once made it with cubed pineapple and no one liked it. Your idea of using the puree instead is brilliant. It will enhance the flavour and no need to biting into the fruit. I will try this next time I make.
My boys love pineapple kesari and I make it often for them. I don't use milk when making the kesari. Love the idea of using purred poneapple. My boys want the crunch of pineapple, so I use crushed pineapple which has a little bit of pieces along with some crushed fruit. Love the beautiful color of the halwa.
I do the same thing....my family prejudges the dish based on what I tell them. So I wait till they taste. I am sure your family would have enjoyed this delicious pineapple kesari!
This halwa is perfect sweet for every festive time.
Something different for a change.. looks nice
We call it Pineapple kesari, it is a regular dish for most of the festivals or party at our home. Its been ages since I prepared it. Your post and beautiful pictures are forcing me to prepare it sometime soon.
Thank You
Halwa weather is just around the corner and this sounds like such a delicious idea. Something I've never tried before.
Hi Renu, oooo i so crave these now, i want this halwa warm and just a corner with a book and a few pillows to curl up on...
I want this bowl , pls pass me. So tempting halwq. I tried sooji halwa with mango . Next will surely try with Pineapple only. Superb recipe. I am sure puree of fruit gives amazing flavours and taste.
Wow. Pineapple Halwa looks so perfect and delicious. It's been quite some time, I had this halwa. Your post reminded me to try again. Great Share!
Love pineapple halwa, yours looks so sinfully tempting want to dig a spoon in the bowl just now droolicious
pineapple halwa came out good, I have not tried it yet. lovely clicks.
Pineapple Kesari is favourite at my home too. I make it on occasions and also during Vasant Panchami as we offer yellow color sweet to Saraswati maa. Your halwa looks so inviting !
Pineapple halwa looks so flavorful and a must try during this season 🙂 Thank you for sharing !!!
Pineapple halwa sounds tasty and delicious, you've made it so nicely.
This halwa is very popular in the south .We have it on the menu mostly during the weeding.Fab share .
We call it as pineapple kesari, it is often made during functions. It really tastes good.