10 Best Pineapple Recipes

Of all the tropical fruits, pineapple has been celebrated not only for its beautiful colour but also its unique taste. Also known as Anaras, this tropical fruit is surrounded by thorny spikes, and topped with waxy and hard leaves. The fruit has a combination of sweet and sour taste that one would love to devour. It has, for decades, been recognised for its health benefits too. According to the book Healing Foods by DK Publishing, thirst quenching and cooling, pineapple is a rich source of manganese, vitamin C and also has various anti-inflammatory properties that promotes health.

There was a time when pineapples were used mostly in cakes to give that extra zing to the dessert; but thanks to the changing palates of the food connoisseurs across the world, we get to taste different delicacies prepared with pineapple. We have listed down 10 best pineapple recipes that are appealing and extremely delightful. Take a look.

1. Mangalorean Pineapple Curry
Recipe by Chef Aditya Bal

Mangalorean Pineapple Curry is a chicken dish cooked Mangalorean style, in a sweet and sour puree made with pineapple and green mango. This delicacy is surely going to add a sour yet interesting zest to your curry.

2. Peanut and Pineapple Salad
Recipe by Chef Aditya Bal and Devanshi

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All those who would love to toss pineapple in a healthy salad, Peanut and Pineapple Salad is your perfect bet. A tasty salad with peanuts, pineapple, apples, paneer, cucumber and a light dressing to go with it.

3. Crumbed Chicken
Recipe by Chef Roopa Gulati

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Chicken breast stuffed with ham, pineapple, cheese and crumb fried. What else would you want for a rainy day dinner? Mouthwatering, isn’t it?

4. Avocado Chicken Kebabs with Pineapple Salsa
Recipe by Chef Kunal Kapur

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Get your party started in style with these delectable chicken kebabs with a twist of avocados accompanied with just the perfect Pineapple Salsa that will make you fall in love.

5. Pineapple Chutney
Recipe by Chef Vicky Ratnani

Sweet and spicy relish of pineapple, vinegar and cinnamon; this is what you need as an accompaniment for most of your chapattis and parathas.

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6. Eggless Pineapple Pastry
Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

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The classic Pineapple Pastry! A sponge cake layered with cream and chopped pineapple, topped with whipped cream makes for this rich and smooth Pineapple Pastry.

7. Cheese and Pineapple Rounds
Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

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Cheese and Pineapple Rounds are simply open sandwiches with pineapple and cream cheese. A cheesy appetizer with a fruity twist that you would love to devour.

8. Pineapple Halwa
 Recipe by Chef Niru Gupta

Move over sooji ka halwa or moong dal halwa and make way for Pineapple Halwa. Saffron is added to a cooked mixture of cottage or ricotta cheese and pineapple to make a tasty halwa.

9. Pineapple and Ginger Upside Down Cake
 Recipe by Chef Roopa Gulati

Pineapple slices and walnuts on the tin base, the cake batter poured over it and baked. This ginger infused marvelous cake is made with yogurt and jaggery and served with thick custard; a perfect part dessert!

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10. Ananas da Panna
 Recipe by Chef Rajdeep Kapoor

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Fresh pineapple pulp blended with cumin powder, black salt and lime juice is a simple beverage that you would love to sip on to on a beautiful rainy day!

These 10 best pineapple recipes are bound to make you fall in love, do let us know which one did you like the most!

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