Ingredients

  • 1 large ripe fresh pineapple, peeled, cut into chunks, and skewered
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • masala
  • 2 tablespoons coriander seeds
  • 1 tablespoon cumin seed
  • 1/2 tablespoon black cardamom pod
  • 1/2 tablespoon green cardamom seeds
  • 1 tablespoon fennel seed
  • 2 cinnamon sticks
  • 4 whole cloves
  • 8 pieces peppercorns
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger

Method

  • Place corinader seeds, cumin seeds, black cardamom, green cardamom seeds, fennel seeds, 2 pieces cinnamon, 4 pieces cloves, and 8 pieces peppercorn in a heavy bottom frying pan over low heat, stirring constantly until the mixture turn a few shades darker and has a sweet aroma.
  • Set aside the mixture and let it cool. Transfer the mixture to a spice grinder, and grind to a fine powder. Stir in nutmeg, turmeric and ginger.
  • Set your indoor grill to 450°F Once hot, place skewered pineapple and close lid. Cook for three minutes or until golden brown. Remove from grill, and immediately sprinkle each skewer with 1/2 teaspoons sugar and Masala (2.5 ml).
  • Grilled Masala pineapple can be used over freshly made Belgian waffles topped with your favorite yogurt and maple syrup.