This pineapple sheera recipe by Sanjeev Kapoor will elevate your mood instantly: See step-by-step preparation

Ingredients for pineapple sheera

• 1/2 medium pineapple
• 1 cup fine semolina (barik rawa)
• 1/2 teaspoon green cardamom powder
• 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder
• 1 tablespoon saffron water
• 3/4 cup ghee
• 1 cup + 2 tablespoons sugar
• Roasted and chopped cashew nuts to sprinkle
• Blanched and slivered pistachios to sprinkle

Method of preparation

1. Peel, core and cut the pineapple into small dice.
2. Heat 3 cups of water in a deep non-stick pan, add green cardamom powder, nutmeg powder and saffron water, mix and allow the mixture to come to a boil.
3. Heat ghee in a non-stick kadai, add semolina, and sauté on medium heat until light golden brown.
4. Add diced pineapple, mix, and continue to sauté until the semolina turns golden brown.
5. Add the boiled water to this mixture, mix, cover and cook on low heat for five to six minutes.
6. Add sugar, mix well, and cook over medium heat for four to five minutes, or until the sugar dissolves completely. Let it rest for 15 to 20 minutes.
7. Transfer into a serving bowl, sprinkle chopped cashew nuts and pistachios on top and serve.

About Chef Sanjeev Kapoor

Born on April 10, 1964, Sanjeev Kapoor is a celebrity chef, television presenter, cookbook author, and entrepreneur. He became a household name through the cooking show Khana Khazana, which debuted in the 1990s. He has since earned numerous laurels, opened restaurants across the globe, and, in 2017, was awarded the Padma Shri by the President of India.