Pineapple Rasam Recipe

Pineapple Rasam

It is very intersting to note that Pineapple, is not an apple nor is a Pine, yet we call it a Pineapple.
Its associated to the Pines for its looks and the Apple for the texture of its pulp.
Pineapple is also called "ANANAS"

When I think of Pineapples, I think of Hawaii.
More often Hawaii is referred as the Pineapple capital of the world.

Do you like pineapple? I like. It taste great when eaten raw and taste even better when cooked.
Heres a simple recipe with pineapple as the main ingredient.

How to prepare Pineapple rasam?

Ingredients:
1. Pineapple(cut) - 2 Cups
2. Moong Dal - 1/2 cup
3. Garlic Cloves - 4
4. Red Chilly -2
5. Red Chilly powder - 1 tsp
6. Curry leaves - 5
7. Methi seeds - 1/2 tsp
8. Mustard - 1 tsp
9. Cinnamon- 1/2 inch
10. Cloves - 3
11. Oil - 2 tsp
12. Salt as per taste

Preparation :
1. Cook the dal in a cooker.
2. Cut the pineapple into small cubes( 2 cups). Extract the pineapple juice( 1 cup) and keep the remaining 1 cup aside.
3. On a pan slightly heat the methi seeds,cinnamon and cloves.Powder them.
4. In a container,heat the oil. Add mustard,curry leaves and red chilies.
5. When mustard start spluttering, add garlic and pineapple chunks.
6. Fry for 2 mins.Then add the pineapple juice.
7. Add the cooked dal and the remaining ingredients.
8. Add 1 cup water and bring to boil.

Pineapple rasam/saaru tastes yummy with rice and papad.