Sri Lankan pineapple curry (annasi)
Chunks of pineapple simmered in a mildly spiced coconut sauce, sweet, tangy and perfect beside rice.
- Time30 min
- LevelEasy
- Costabout £0.85 a head
Cost is worked out from Aldi and Tesco shelf prices in October 2026. Your shop and brands will differ.
Ingredients
Tick what you need to buy. It goes on your shopping list.
Method
- 1
Heat the oil in a pan. Fry the mustard seeds until they pop, then add the cinnamon and curry leaves.
- 2
Add the onion and chillies and cook for 5 minutes until soft.
5 min - 3
Stir in the turmeric, cumin and chilli flakes, then add the pineapple, salt and water.
- 4
Cover and cook for 8 minutes until the pineapple starts to soften.
8 min - 5
Pour in the coconut milk and simmer uncovered for 8 minutes until thick.
8 min - 6
Serve with rice and dhal.
Double check before you cook. Recipes can contain mistakes. Any diet labels come from the ingredients as written in this recipe and are a guide, not a guarantee. Always check every ingredient and the packet label for allergens and cross contamination, and ask your doctor or dietitian what is right for you, especially with coeliac disease, diabetes or a serious allergy. This is not medical advice.