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Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll | Indian sweet | Indian mithai |

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Tarla Dalal

28 January, 2017

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About Fresh Pineapple And Dry Fruit Roll

Ingredients

Methods

How to make Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll

Nutrient values

Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll | Indian sweet | Indian mithai |

Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll is a delightful Indian sweet that beautifully blends the tropical tang of fresh pineapple with the richness of cashew nuts and the crunch of mixed dry fruits. This homemade delicacy is not only visually appealing but also bursts with flavor in every bite. Made with just a few wholesome ingredients like pineapple cubes, saffron, ghee, and nuts, it’s a perfect festive treat or a quick dessert to impress guests.

To begin, a few saffron strands are soaked in warm milk to release their natural color and aroma, giving the roll a beautiful golden hue. Meanwhile, pineapple cubes are cooked with a little water until soft, then blended into a smooth puree. This step ensures the natural sweetness and tartness of pineapple form the perfect base for the roll. The puree is then gently cooked in ghee with sugar, creating a luscious mixture that fills your kitchen with an irresistible aroma.

Next, powdered cashew nuts are added, lending a rich, creamy texture that balances the tanginess of the pineapple. The mixture is slowly cooked until it thickens and begins to leave the sides of the pan — a sign that it’s ready. A touch of cardamom powder and the prepared saffron milk are stirred in to enhance the fragrance and taste, creating a luxurious and flavorful base. This stage requires patience, as continuous stirring ensures a smooth, non-sticky texture.

Once cooled, the mixture is divided into equal portions and shaped into small cylindrical rolls about 2 inches long. These golden rolls are then rolled in a colorful mixture of finely chopped almonds, cashews, and pistachios, coating them evenly from all sides. The nuts not only add a delightful crunch but also make the rolls look festive and inviting.

The Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll can be enjoyed immediately or stored in an airtight container for later. When refrigerated, it stays fresh for up to two days, making it ideal for preparing in advance for special occasions. Each bite offers a symphony of textures — soft, chewy, nutty, and slightly juicy — with a lingering sweetness that satisfies the senses.

This sweet treat is perfect for festivals, parties, or gifting. While the pineapple-cashew base offers a rich, fruity flavor, the outer layer of nuts adds a delightful crunch and an extra dose of nutrition. Loved by both young and old alike, the Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll proves that with simple ingredients and a little creativity, you can craft a dessert that looks stunning, tastes divine, and fills your home with the scent of celebration.

Ingredients

for Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll

1 1/2 cups pineapple cubes

a few saffron (kesar) strands

1/2 tsp warm milk

1/2 tsp ghee

3/4 cup sugar

3/4 cup powdered cashew nut (kaju)

1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder

1/2 cup finely chopped mixed nuts (almonds , cashews and pistachios) for rolling

Method

for Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll

Combine the saffron strands and warm milk in a small bowl, mix well. Keep aside.
Combine the pineapple cubes and ½ cup of water in a deep non-stick pan, mix well and cook on a medium flame 5 minutes, while stirirng occasionally.
Cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
Heat the ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the pineapple purée and sugar, mix well and cook on a slow flame for approx. 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring continuously.
Add the cashewnut powder, mix well and cook on a medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes, while stirring continously using a whisk.
Add the cardamom powder and safrron-milk mixture, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 minutes, while stirirng continously.
Let the pineapple cashew mixture cool completely.
Divide this mixture into 10 equal portions, roll out each portion into 50 mm. (2”) cylindrical shape.
Roll each portion into the mixed nuts till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
Serve immediately or store it in air-tight container. Use as required.

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How to make Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll

1. To make the Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll, in a small bowl, put a few saffron (kesar) strands strands and 1/2 tsp warm milk mix well. Keep aside.
2. In a deep non-stick pan, put 1 1/2 cups pineapple cubes and ½ cup of water mix well and cook on a medium flame 5 minutes, while stirirng occasionally.
3. Cool completely and blend in a mixer till smooth. Keep aside.
4. Heat the 1/2 tsp ghee in a deep non-stick pan, add the pineapple purée and 3/4 cup sugar, mix well and cook on a slow flame for approx. 5 to 7 minutes, while stirring continuously.
5. Add the 3/4 cup powdered cashew nut (kaju), mix well and cook on a medium flame for 20 to 25 minutes, while stirring continously using a whisk.
6. Add the 1/4 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder and safrron-milk mixture, mix well and cook on a slow flame for 2 minutes, while stirirng continously.
7. Let the pineapple cashew mixture cool completely.
8. Divide this mixture into 10 equal portions, roll out each portion into 50 mm. (2”) cylindrical shape.
9. Roll each portion into the finely chopped mixed nuts (almonds , cashews and pistachios) till they are evenly coated from all the sides.
10. Store it in air-tight container. Use as required.
11. Serve Fresh Pineapple and Dry Fruit Roll immediately.

Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate

Nutrient values (Abbrv) per piece

Energy	147 cal
Protein	2.8 g
Carbohydrates	19.1 g
Fiber	0.9 g
Fat	6.5 g
Cholesterol	0 mg
Sodium	9.7 mg

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dashwp

Jan. 18, 2021, 9:33 a.m.

This recipe is truly wonderful. Love the omission of fat and milk in it. It is really a snap to prepare and also delicious. Thanks, Tarla Dalal, for all your recipes.

Deepali Raghuwanshi

Oct. 24, 2019, 1:57 p.m.

This recipe is awesome...Made it on this raksha bandhan and everyone just loved it. Recipe is really easy to follow. Addition of fresh fruit makes this all time favourite sweet healthier. Lots of thanks to Tarla Mam for this recipe as it made my rakshabandhan very special this time.