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Pineapple Kesari Recipe-Pineapple Rava Kesari Recipe

October 9, 2014 by PadhuSankar 26 Comments

Pineapple Kesari (pineapple suji ka halwa) is commonly served in marriages. It is a classic sweet dish prepared with rava and pineapple. I learn’t this from my mother who is an expert in making kesari. Many of you have tried my rava kesari (which is also my mother’s recipe) and have given me positive feedback. This is a fool proof recipe which even beginners can try with confidence. Now that Diwali is round the corner, you can prepare this dessert and share it with your friends and loved ones. Today we will learn how to make pineapple fruit kesari following this easy recipe with step wise pictures.

Pineapple Kesari

 

Pineapple Kesari


 Pineapple Kesari

 Prep Time : 10 mins

 Cook Time : 20 mins 
 Serves: 4-5
 Recipe Category: Dessert
 Recipe Cuisine: South Indian
 Author:Padhu Sankar

   Ingredients needed

   Rava-sooji -1/2 cup
   Sugar-1 cup
   Ghee-clarified butter -1/2 cup
   Water -1 1/2 cup
   Pineapple -chopped -1/2 cup
   Cashew nuts- 10
   Cardamom powder -4-5 powdered
   Yellow food color or kesari color – 2 drops or a pinch

Preparation

Dry roast rava slightly until it is hot to touch.

Heat a tsp of oil and fry cashew nuts on low heat until golden brown.

Cut pineapple, discard the skin and core. Chop the pineapple flesh into small cubes and keep it aside.

Method

Heat the rest of the ghee and fry the rava in ghee for 2-3 minutes.

preparation for Pineapple Kesari

Let the rava get roasted slightly in ghee.

frying rava for pineapple kesari

Now add the chopped pineapple and mix well.

Bring 1 1/2 cup of water to boil, add a pinch of food color or kesari powder in it.

how to make pineapple kesari

Now add the boiling water to the rava, stirring continuously. Cook the rava on medium flame.

Once all the water has evaporated, add sugar. When you add sugar, the mixture will turn watery again.

pineapple kesari recipe

Cook the rava well on medium or low flame.

cooking pineapple kesari

When it starts leaving the sides of the pan (picture below) add fried cashew nuts,cardamom powder and switch off the heat.

pineapple fruit kesari

As it cools it will thicken. This Kesari stays good at room temperature for 2 days and for nearly 4-5 days in the refrigerator. The second day it tastes even better with a nice pineapple flavor.

You can even make slices as shown below on the second day. Pack into a baking pan after preparing kesari, sprinkle or place cashew nuts on the top. Leave it to cool. Then  you can cut it into slices.

how to prepare pineapple kesari-pineapple kesari recipe

Enjoy making this classic pineapple dessert this Diwali. Do not miss my lovely collection of Diwali Recipes 

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Comments

  1. Kavitha Kishore

    October 11, 2014 at 6:05 am

    It's really yummy. Can we use pineapple essence instead of pine apple pieces?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      October 11, 2014 at 7:18 am

      You can add pineapple essence in addition to pineapple pieces. Adding pineapple chunks gives a great taste to the kesari.

      Reply
  2. shobha arvind

    October 21, 2014 at 4:52 pm

    Perfect Taste and texture – it was so yummy . Thanks a lot padhu for sharing the recipe

    Reply
  3. Nirupa .D

    December 23, 2014 at 10:33 am

    can i add turmeric instead of kesari powder. bcoz kesari powder available in orange colour but i want kesari in yellow colour. can i add turmeric?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      December 24, 2014 at 6:55 am

      No, you cannot add the turmeric powder we use for cooking. If Kesari powder is not available, skip it. The kesari will be white in color. That's it.

      Reply
    • Jyoti s kumar

      May 21, 2017 at 11:27 am

      My mother (who hates food colouring) taught me to use turmeric powder to give the yellow colour. Just use a pinch. No difference to taste or anything.

      Reply
    • Lakshmi Srinivasan

      June 30, 2017 at 1:14 am

      I use turmeric only for kesari. No difference in taste the aroma of ghee equalizes the aroma of tumeric.

      Reply
  4. urmimala ghatak

    February 12, 2015 at 4:42 am

    Can I puree the pineapple? Would help for my 3 year old…

    Reply
  5. Padhu Sankar

    February 13, 2015 at 9:45 am

    Yes, you can but add a little less. Also reduce the quantity of water a little.

    Reply
  6. Priyanka Chandramohan

    November 11, 2015 at 7:48 am

    Looks yummy.. Going to try this for the first time for my hubby's birthday.

    Reply
  7. Unknown

    January 24, 2016 at 11:34 pm

    Aha

    Reply
  8. Babitha Sastry

    August 30, 2016 at 3:51 am

    can i keep slices ready one day in advance

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 30, 2016 at 10:33 am

      Yes, you can but store it in the refrigerator.

      Reply
  9. taruna

    September 1, 2016 at 4:51 pm

    Thank you for the recipe. It was really yummy. I used pineapple essence instead of cardamom and it tasted good.

    Reply
  10. Sathish Kunalan

    October 29, 2016 at 12:20 am

    Amazing receipe…. it has earned me a lot of respect in my friends group. Lol.

    Thanks Padhu.

    Reply
  11. Gayathri Kannan

    July 27, 2017 at 2:49 am

    I have tried many of Ur receipes….good work…..keep going

    Reply
  12. vandhana thiruvengadam

    August 10, 2017 at 2:23 am

    Can we use the food coloring gel that we use for cakes ?

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      August 11, 2017 at 9:56 am

      Yes, you can or even leave it plain without adding any color. Without color, it will not be visually appealing but will taste good.

      Reply
  13. S P

    September 23, 2017 at 9:52 am

    Hello
    Do we need to reduce the amount of water if we add pineapple chunks? I usually add 2 cups water to one cup of sooji
    TIA

    Reply
    • Padhu Sankar

      September 23, 2017 at 10:28 am

      Just follow the above recipe – you will end up with a delicious pineapple kesari.

      Reply
    • S P

      September 23, 2017 at 1:42 pm

      Will do
      Thank u

      Reply
  14. Nima1970

    December 22, 2017 at 1:15 pm

    Tried Ur recipe and turned out perfect..did not use colour..instead used saffron and pineapple chunks..thanks for the recipe..

    Reply
  15. Asha Thomas

    June 6, 2019 at 9:00 am

    It is really a foolproof recipe. Came out really well. I didn’t add colour. Since I used brown sugar, it had a nice light brown colour. This recipe is definitely a keeper. Thank you

    Reply
  16. Shwin

    October 7, 2019 at 7:02 am

    Thanks Padhu. It came out awesome.
    i have tried your badam halwa,pongal,sabudana payasam and other sweets. Your recipes are yum. Reminds me of my mom. And I am happy that I am able to replicate and get the same taste in my kitchen. Once again a big hug and thanks.

    Reply
    • PadhuSankar

      October 14, 2019 at 7:40 am

      So happy to know. Glad you found padhuskitchen useful.

      Reply
  17. Kavitha

    July 10, 2020 at 4:48 am

    Not a good idea to add boiling water to rava mixture it will form lumps and for people who are trying first time will never try again

    Reply

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