Hot & Spicy Juicy Pines

I’m Nick Haman and this video is a tribute to The Masala Pineapple, a product of Durban’s unique culinary history

To know how this sweet, spicy, simple snack got here, we need to know the history.

In 1860, thousands of indentured labourers were brought from India to work on the sugarcane plantations of what was then the British colony of Natal. These labourers brought their own cooking traditions and spices, including chilies, to South Africa. Then, the sub-tropical climate of Durban is ideal for growing pineapples. The city’s coastal setting and hot weather made this refreshing snack a perfect fit for beachgoers. Fast forward to 2025 and its still going strong, a nostalgic memory for many South Africans, particularly those who grew up visiting the Durban beachfront. Vendors selling the snack to locals and tourists solidified its place in the city’s food culture. Ive left the details of how to find this delight in the caption and on hammyeats.co.za let me know in the comments if you have ever tried this before and what memories it might bring back for you

Address: Near 137 Lower Marine Parade St, North Beach, Durban, 4001

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