Sweet & spicy pineapple curry | srilankan style | Rizla’s cuisine

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: light coconut milk

💰Cheaper: milk + coconut extract

Light coconut milk reduces calories while maintaining flavor.

green chili

🥗Healthier: jalapeño

💰Cheaper: bell pepper

Jalapeño offers similar heat with fewer calories.

vegetable oil

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Olive oil is healthier but canola is often cheaper.

pineapple

🥗Healthier: mango

💰Cheaper: canned pineapple

Mango is a nutritious alternative, while canned pineapple is budget-friendly.

Heat oil in a pan over medium heat.

Add mustard seeds and cook until they start to pop.

Stir in sliced onion and green chili; sauté until onions are translucent.

Add pandan leaves and curry leaves; cook for a few minutes.

Add chopped tomato, cardamom pods, chilli powder, and chilli flakes; mix well.

Add pineapple chunks and stir to coat with spices; cook for a few minutes.

Add salt, sugar, pitted dates, and jaggery; stir to combine.

Simmer until the sauce thickens slightly and flavors meld together.

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