<p>A festive curry with tropical sweetness, makhmali texture, and South Indian warmth!</p>
<p>There’s something about Diwali that makes me want to cook dishes that feel a little extra special — something creamy, comforting, and full of color.</p>
<p>This Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta brings all of that to the table — a beautiful blend of warmth, celebration, and that touch of creativity that turns simple ingredients into something truly festive. ð</p>
<h5><strong>WATCH HOW TO MAKE PINEAPPLE COCONUT MAKHMALI KOFTA:</strong></h5>
<p><iframe title="Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta | Easy Festive Curry" width="563" height="1000" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sbvm8tDkDR8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe></p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-24242 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pineapple-Coconut-Makhmali-Kofta-1.jpg" alt="Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta" width="680" height="1024" /></p>
<p>When festive cooking meets comfort, this dish feels like the perfect celebration.</p>
<p>Soft makhmali paneer-potato koftas filled with a sweet and spicy pineapple-coconut mix come together in a rich onion-tomato-cashew gravy, finished with a fragrant South Indian–style coconut tadka that takes it one notch higher.</p>
<p>It’s creamy, vibrant, and full of warmth — the kind of dish that instantly brings Diwali to your table. â¨</p>
<p><img class="aligncenter wp-image-24243 size-full" src="https://naturallynidhi.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Pineapple-Coconut-Makhmali-Kofta-2.jpg" alt="Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta" width="680" height="1024" /></p>
<p>If you like this, please try my other recipes:</p>
<ul>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/nargisi-kofta-in-cashew-kewra-gravy/">Nargisi Kofta In Cashew Kewra Gravy</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/makhmali-malai-kofta/">Makhmali Malai Kofta</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/paneer-pineapple-in-pistachio-gravy/">Paneer Pineapple In Pistachio Gravy</a></li>
<li><a class="nounderline" href="https://naturallynidhi.com/thai-mixed-vegetables/">Thai Mixed Vegetables</a></li>
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			<div class="wprm-recipe-time"><span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time wprm-recipe-prep_time-minutes">30</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-details-minutes wprm-recipe-prep_time-unit wprm-recipe-prep_timeunit-minutes">mins</span></div>
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		<p>Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta — a festive favorite that brings together soft paneer-potato koftas filled with a sweet and spicy pineapple-coconut mix, resting in a creamy onion-tomato-cashew gravy, and finished with a sizzling South Indian–style coconut tadka that takes it all one notch higher. ð</p>	</div>
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					Dinner, Lunch, Main Course				</span>
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					Indian				</span>
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				<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-keyword-name">Keyword:</span>
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					party				</span>
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				<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-custom_category-name">Custom Category:</span>
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					Curries, Dinner, Diwali, Indian Main Course, Lunch, Main Course				</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-servings-name">Servings</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-servings wprm-recipe-servings-24240">8</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-servings-unit"></span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-calories-name">Calories</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-calories">151</span> <span class="wprm-recipe-details-unit wprm-recipe-calories-unit">kcal</span>
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			<span class="wprm-recipe-details-name wprm-recipe-author-name">Author</span>: <span class="wprm-recipe-details wprm-recipe-author">Nidhi Bothra</span>
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		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Ingredients</div>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Kofta Filling:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">fresh pineapple</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">oil</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">green chilies</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ginger</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, grated</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">grated coconut</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, fresh or frozen</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cashews</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black pepper</span>
									</li>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">paneer</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, grated</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">potatoes</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, boiled and grated</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1½ - 2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">all purpose flour</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, adjust for binding</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">black pepper</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">pinch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2QSV4zt" target="_blank">garam masala</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cornstarch</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, for coating</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">oil</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, for frying</span>
									</li>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1 1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Oil – 1½ tablespoons</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">Whole spices – 1 bay leaf</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">½ teaspoon cumin seeds, small stick cinnamon</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">3</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">medium</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">onions</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">ginger-garlic-green chilies</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, finely chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">medium</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">tomatoes</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, chopped</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">8-10</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">cashews</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2ryYmcS" target="_blank">coriander powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2Cd0a1v" target="_blank">red chili powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2UuxknN" target="_blank">turmeric powder</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/4</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">water</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, as needed</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">yogurt</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Gravy:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tbsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">butter</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">kashmiri red chili powder</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, mixed with 1 tbsp water</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2QSV4zt" target="_blank">garam masala</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2BG3W1D" target="_blank">kasoori methi</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, crushed</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">sugar</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">cup</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">coconut milk</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/2pFYNRI" target="_blank">salt</a></span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, to taste</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name">Tadka:</div>
						<ul class="wprm-recipe-ingredients">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">oil</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">mustard seeds</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1/2</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name"><a href="https://amzn.to/3qZ6ctO" target="_blank">split white urad dal (split matpe beans)</a></span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">6-7</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">curry leaves</span>
									</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-ingredient">
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount">1</span>
															<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit">tsp</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-name">grated coconut</span>
										<span class="wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes">, fresh or frozen</span>
									</li>
							</ul>
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		<div class="wprm-recipe-header wprm-color-header">Instructions</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Pineapple-Coconut Filling:</div>
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								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Heat oil in a pan. Add green chili and ginger; sauté briefly. Add pineapple and cook till the moisture evaporates. Stir in coconut, cashews, salt, and pepper, cook another minute, then set aside to cool.</div>
														</li>
							</ol>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Kofta:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Mash paneer till soft and smooth. Add potatoes, salt, pepper, and garam masala. Mix gently, adding all-purpose flour a little at a time until the mixture holds together but stays soft.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Divide into small portions, flatten slightly, and fill with the pineapple-coconut mixture. Seal, roll into smooth balls, coat lightly with cornflour, and fry until golden brown. Keep aside.</div>
														</li>
							</ol>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Gravy Base:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Heat oil, add whole spices, and let them sizzle. Add onions and sauté till light golden. Add the aromatics and cook till fragrant. Add tomatoes, cashews, and all the spices with salt.</div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Pour in a splash of water, cover, and cook 5–6 minutes until everything softens.</div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Cool the mixture completely, then blend with yogurt into a smooth, creamy paste.</div>
														</li>
							</ol>
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				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Gravy:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Melt butter in a pan and add the Kashmiri red chili mixture. Once it starts sizzling, pour in the blended gravy.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Add salt, pepper, sugar, garam masala, and kasoori methi. Bring to a boil.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Add coconut milk, simmer for one minute, and switch off the gas. The gravy should be creamy and glossy.</div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Tadka:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text">Heat oil, add mustard seeds, and let them crackle. Add urad dal and sauté till golden. Add curry leaves and grated coconut; let them sizzle briefly, then remove from heat.</div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
				<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-group">
						<div class="wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-instruction-group-name">Assemble:</div>
						<ol class="wprm-recipe-instructions">
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Spoon hot gravy into a serving bowl. Place the fried koftas gently in the gravy.</p></div>
														</li>
								<li class="wprm-recipe-instruction">
										<div class="wprm-recipe-instruction-text"><p>Drizzle the prepared tadka over the top and serve immediately. Pair this curry with jeera rice, soft naan, or flaky lachha parathas.</p></div>
														</li>
							</ol>
		</div>
			</div>
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		<h3 class="wprm-recipe-header">Recipe Video</h3>
		<iframe title="Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta | Easy Festive Curry" width="563" height="1000" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/Sbvm8tDkDR8?feature=oembed" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" referrerpolicy="strict-origin-when-cross-origin" allowfullscreen></iframe>	</div>
			<div id="recipe-24240-nutrition" class="wprm-nutrition-label-shortcode-container"><div class="wprm-nutrition-label-container wprm-nutrition-label-container-label" style="text-align: left;"><div class="wprm-nutrition-label" style="background-color: #ffffff;color: #000000;">
	<div class="nutrition-title">Nutrition Facts</div>
	<div class="nutrition-recipe">Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta</div>
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					Amount Per Serving						</div>
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		<span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calories</strong> 151</span>
				<span class="nutrition-percentage">Calories from Fat 81</span>
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		<span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>% Daily Value*</strong></span>
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	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-fat"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Fat</strong> 9g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>14%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-saturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Saturated Fat 5g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>31%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-trans_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Trans Fat 0.1g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-polyunsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Polyunsaturated Fat 1g</span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-monounsaturated_fat"><span class="nutrition-sub">Monounsaturated Fat 2g</span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-cholesterol"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Cholesterol</strong> 13mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-sodium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Sodium</strong> 46mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>2%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-potassium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Potassium</strong> 323mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>9%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-carbohydrates"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Carbohydrates</strong> 13g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>4%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-fiber"><span class="nutrition-sub">Fiber 3g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>13%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-sub-item nutrition-item-sugar"><span class="nutrition-sub">Sugar 5g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>6%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-protein"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Protein</strong> 4g</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>8%</strong></span></div>			<div class="nutrition-line nutrition-line-big"></div>
	<div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_a"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin A</strong> 705IU</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>14%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-vitamin_c"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Vitamin C</strong> 33mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>40%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-calcium"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Calcium</strong> 103mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>10%</strong></span></div><div class="nutrition-item nutrition-item-iron"><span class="nutrition-main"><strong>Iron</strong> 1mg</span><span class="nutrition-percentage"><strong>6%</strong></span></div>		<div class="nutrition-warning">* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.</div>
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Pineapple Coconut Makhmali Kofta

