Pineapple Halwa Recipe | Food Diaries | Zarnak Sidhwa | Dessert

Method :
Heat water and milk in a pan. Heat ghee or butter in a pan. Once the ghee is hot, add semolina and roast on medium-low flame till it’s roasted and starts giving a nice aroma. Add hot water and milk to semolina while stirring continuously. Once the water and milk is absorbed, add the crushed pineapple and mix. Add sugar and mix. The mixture will again begin to loosen up when you add the sugar, keep stirring making sure there are no lumps.
Add food color and simmer on medium-low flame for 2 minutes. Add cardamom powder and switch off the flame. Garnish with nuts of your choice and serve warm.

Method :
Heat oil. Add onions, ginger and garlic and saute until the onions become translucent. Add in the carrot and pumpkin, sprinkle salt and a little water, cover and cook till the carrots and pumpkins are cooked until firm. Take care to ensure it does not become too mushy. Once the vegetables are cooked; add in cumin powder, coriander powder, cinnamon powder, salt, chilli flakes. Add the tomato puree and water and let cook. Lastly stir in the black raisins. Can be served with couscous.