Pineapple rice
Preparation Time: 30 min
Serves: 5-6
Pineapples were discovered by Europeans
in 1493 on the Carabbian island of Guadalupe. Pineapples are tropical fruit
that are rich in vitamins, enzymes and antioxidants. They may help to boost the
immune system, it can build strong bones and aid indigestion. Inspite of the
fact that it is sweet in taste , pineapples are low in calories. It contains
high amount of vitamin C and manganese. It is also fat free, cholesterol free and low
in sodium. It may help you keep standing
tall and strong. This makes vitamin C a helpful fighter against problems
such as heart disease and joint pain. Eating unripe pineapple or drinking
unripe pineapple juice is dangerous. Because it is inexpensive, easy to prepare
and low in calories, it makes a good snack if you want to loose weight.
Ingredients:
v Rice : 2 cups
v Pinneapple : 1 large
tin
v Sugar : 1 cup
v All Spice powder : 1
tbsps.
v Almonds(ground) : As
required
v Saffron(soaked in 1/2
cup warm milk): ½ tsp.
v Cooking oil : ½ cup
v Salt : To taste
Directions:
v
Separate
the pineapple pieces from the syrup and keep aside.
v
Add
the sugar to the syrup and cook till the sugar dissolves.
v
Take
a flat bottomed utensil and heat the ghee in it.
v
Fry
the All Spice powder in the oil.
v
Then
add the rice, salt and stir for a few minutes.
v
Add
boiling water up to 1" above the level of the rice and cook for 20
minutes.
v
Now
add the pineapple bits and the syrup to the rice and stir slowly.
v
Separately
mix the almonds in the saffron and milk and then sprinkle it over the
rice.
v
Cook
over a low flame for a few more minutes.
