Pineapple Raita Recipe Ananas Raita Whiskaffair

on Oct 06, 2021, Updated Jul 11, 2023 Here are some more of my raita recipes that you might like: Mooli Raita, Pomegranate Raita, Mango Raita, Boondi Raita, and Cucumber Raita.

About Pineapple Raita

Pineapple Raita (Ananas Raita) is a delicious Indian accompaniment made using creamy yogurt (dahi), fresh pineapples (ananas), and a few Indian spices. It is mostly present on the menu of most Indian restaurants around the world. This sweet and savory fruity raita is perfect to serve along with any Indian meal on hot summer days. Unlike the other pineapple raita recipes, which add uncooked pineapple chunks to the yogurt, my ananas raita recipe is unique. I add syrup made using fresh pineapple chunks, pineapple pulp, sugar, and subtle spices to the yogurt. This savory and sweet pineapple raita is so addictive that you will not be able to stop yourself from eating it. Trust me and make it once, you will be hooked forever I promise you!

Ingredients

How To Make Pineapple Raita

Add ½ cup water, ¼ cup sugar, and ¾ cup pureed pineapple to a saucepan and cook on medium heat for 3-4 minutes. Stir frequently while cooking. Buy a ripe and juicy pineapple, peel it, and cut some into small ¼-inch cubes. Puree some of it in a blender and eat the rest as it is, or make Pineapple Juice. Do not use canned pineapple to make this raita; the taste will be altered and not as good. Yogurt – Make the raita with plain yogurt (dahi, curd). Others – You will also need water, sugar, Roasted Cumin Powder (jeera powder), black salt (kala namak), regular salt, Kashmiri red chili powder, and cilantro (fresh coriander leaves). I use raw brown sugar in my kitchen, so that’s what I used to make this raita. But you can use granulated white sugar. Add a little Chaat Masala Powder and black pepper powder to spice up the raita. If black salt is not available, use regular salt in its place. Add 1 cup cubed pineapple pieces (¼ inch cubes) and cook for another 3-4 minutes. Remove the pan from the heat and let the mixture cool to room temperature. Whisk 2 cups of plain yogurt in a mixing bowl until creamy and smooth. Add the cooled pineapple mixture to the bowl and mix well. Add the following ingredients and mix well.

½ teaspoon roasted cumin powder ½ teaspoon black salt ¼ teaspoon Kashmiri red chili powder ½ teaspoon regular white salt

Chill the raita for 2-3 hours. Transfer it to a serving bowl and garnish it with chopped coriander leaves. Serve chilled.

Serving Suggestion

Savory and sweet aananas raita tastes the best when served chilled. Garnish it with sliced pineapple, pomegranate arils, cilantro (fresh coriander leaves), and edible flowers. Ananas Raita is a delicious accompaniment to festive meals or everyday Indian meals with dal, sabzi, and roti. It tastes great with other Indian food like mixed rice, vegetable pulao, or biryani recipes. Try this delicious raita with your stuffed parathas as well! You can also serve this delicious pineapple raita recipe as a sweet dish after the meals.

Storage Suggestions

Ananas raita tastes the best when served fresh! If you have leftovers, store them in a clean, airtight container for 2-3 days. Mix it well before serving again.