Pineapple Curry

South Indian style Pineapple Curry

Serves: 3–4 | Time: ~30–35 min

Taste: sweet-sour pineapple with South Indian tadka.

Ingredients

1. Pineapple: 1 cup chopped (about 150–200 g)
2. Oil: 1 tbsp
3. Mustard seeds: 1/2 tsp
4. Urad dal and chana dal: 1 tsp each
5. Curry leaves: 8–10
6. Turmeric: 1/4 tsp
7. Chili powder: 1/2 tsp (adjust)
8. Salt: to taste
9. Jaggery (optional): 1/2 to 1 tsp (balances sourness)
10. Grated coconut: 1/3 to 1/2 cup (or 4–5 tbsp coconut paste)
11. Tamarind (optional): 1/2 tsp paste or a few drops tamarind water

Steps

1) Make the coconut paste

1. In a dry pan, lightly roast the sesame seeds for 20–30 seconds (optional).
2. In the same pan (or another), add:
3. cumin seeds, curry leaves, urad dal, chana dal
4. Roast for 1–2 minutes until dals turn slightly golden and aromatic.
5. Add grated coconut, dried red chili, and roasted sesame seeds.
6. Switch off heat and let it cool slightly.
7. Grind into a smooth paste (add a few tablespoons water only if needed).

2) Cook the pineapple curry

1. Heat a pan on medium heat.
2. Add mustard seeds. When they splutter, add curry leaves.
3. Add chopped pineapple, salt, and turmeric.
4. Mix well and cook 2–3 minutes.
5. Add the coconut paste to the pan.
6. Add water to make it slightly watery/gravy (start with 1/2 cup, then adjust).
7. Simmer on low heat for 8–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until:
8. pineapple becomes tender
9. curry thickens to your preferred consistency
10. Taste and adjust salt/spice.
11. Turn off heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

3) Serve

1. Serve hot with steamed rice (also tastes good with idli/dosa).

Serve with: rice, chapati, dosa, idli, or curd rice.

If you tell me “with tomato or without tomato” and whether you want it dry or gravy, I can tune the water amount.

2) Pineapple benefits for skin

1. Vitamin C: supports collagen formation and helps with a brighter complexion.
2. Bromelain (enzyme): may gently exfoliate dead skin and can help reduce dullness (results vary).
3. Antioxidants: help protect skin from oxidative stress.
4. Soothing effect (some people): fresh pineapple can feel refreshing on oily or uneven skin.

Caution: Pineapple can be irritating (acid + enzymes), especially on sensitive skin. Always patch test.

3) Nutritional value of Pineapple Curry (estimate)

Nutrition depends mostly on how much coconut and oil you use.

Typical estimate (per 1 serving bowl, ~250 g)

Assuming: ~150–200 g pineapple + ~2–3 tsp oil + ~1/4 cup coconut, and no heavy cream.

1. Calories: ~170–260 kcal
2. Carbohydrates: ~25–40 g
3. Fiber: ~4–7 g
4. Protein: ~3–6 g
5. Fat: ~8–15 g (mostly coconut + oil)

If you share your exact amounts of coconut and oil, I can calculate closer.

4) “Pineapple gel for eye” with vegan gelatin + pineapple juice