Indonesian Pineapple Curry Recipe

Name: Indonesian Pineapple Curry
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Spice Mixture; 1 teaspoon cardamom seed; 1 teaspoon coriander seed; 1 teaspoon cumin seed; 1/2 teaspoon whole cloves; Dip; 2 tablespoons canola oil; 2 spring onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces; 2 inches piece fresh ginger, grated; 4 candlenuts or 4 macadamia nuts, roughly chopped; 1 cup water; 1 teaspoon sambal oelek; 1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped; 1 medium fresh pineapple or (15 1/4 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

Servings: persons

Spice Mixture
1 teaspoon cardamom seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1 teaspoon cumin seed
1/2 teaspoon whole cloves
Dip
2 tablespoons canola oil
2 spring onions, cut into 1/2 inch pieces
2 inches piece fresh ginger, grated
4 candlenuts or 4 macadamia nuts, roughly chopped
1 cup water
1 teaspoon sambal oelek
1 tablespoon of fresh mint, chopped
1 medium fresh pineapple or (15 1/4 ounce) can pineapple chunks, drained

1
Spice Mixture: Grind the cardamom seeds, coriander seeds, cumin seeds and cloves in a mortar and pestle.
2
Peel and halve the pineapple, remove the core, and cut into 1 inch chunks, set aside to be used later.
3
Note : If the pineapple is a little tart, add 1 to 2 teaspoons sugar.
4
Heat the oil in a medium pan. Then add the spring onion, ginger, candlenuts and spice mixture, and stir-fry over low heat for 3 minutes.
5
Add the water, sambal oelek, mint and pineapple and bring to the boil.
6
Reduce the heat to low, cover and simmer for 10 minutes, or until the pineapple is tender but still holding its shape.

141

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Leave out the nuts to make it nut-free, or swap in seeds for a similar crunch.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Spice Mixture, 1 teaspoon cardamom seed, 1 teaspoon coriander seed, 1 teaspoon cumin seed, and more.

Yes, Indonesian Pineapple Curry falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Indonesian Pineapple Curry

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Variations & substitutions

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