Pineapple rice Recipe

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.