Pina Colada Doughnuts

by Tarla Dalal

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The combination of pineapple and coconut is always a successful one, be it in mocktails or desserts. Watch it unfurl its magic in a sweet treat for kids!

These pina colada doughnuts have a unique east-meets-west touch – as a filling of coconut, pineapple and raisins ably complements crisp, deep-fried doughnuts. It has just the perfect balance of flavours and textures that kids love so much.

Also try other doughnuts like Chocolate Doughnuts and Cappuccino Doughnuts .

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Pina Colada Doughnuts recipe - How to make Pina Colada Doughnuts

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Preparation Time: 20 mins Cooking Time: 15 mins Total Time: 35 mins 10Makes 10 servings
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Ingredients

For The Dough
1 1/2 cups plain flour (maida)
2 tsp (10 grams) fresh yeast , crumbled
3 tbsp sugar
2 tbsp fresh cream (optional)
1 tsp oil
a pinch of salt

To Be Mixed Into A Filling
1 slice pineapple , chopped
2 tbsp grated coconut
2 tbsp raisins (kismis)
2 tbsp brown sugar
1/4 tsp cinnamon (dalchini) powder

Other Ingredients
oil for deep-frying

Method

For the dough

Combine all the ingredients except the oil in a bowl and knead into a soft dough using enough water until it is smooth and elastic.
Add the oil and knead again.
Cover with a damp muslin cloth and allow it to prove till it is double in volume (approx. 15 to 20 minutes).
Press the dough lightly with your palms to remove the air.
Roll out the dough into a 5 mm. Thick sheet.
Using a 75 mm. (3") cookie cutter, cut out 10 circles.

How to proceed

Place a spoonful of the filling mixture on each of the 5 dough circles.
Place the other 5 dough circles on top of the filling mixture and seal the edges tightly.
Deep fry these doughnuts in hot oil over a medium flame till golden brown on both sides.
Serve hot.