BM #84 Week 4 Day 2 -
We all are traditionally used to eating Paan/beeda with fresh betel leaves after a hearty meal. The ingredients in the paan aid in digestion, acidity and gives an overall sense of well being.
To take this to another level, I made these paan bites after I tasted a store bought version of the same. I played around with the ingredients a little and found that we don't care of coconut powder too much and so I have sparingly used it when I made it the second time.
I felt coarsely ground cloves would add a kick to the sweet paan bites but my other half didn't like the idea.
Ingredients -
Betel leaves / Paan Ke Patthe 3-5 nos
Gulkhand / Rose Preserves 3 Tbsp
Coconut Powder 1-2 Tbsp (more if needed)
Dates, finely chopped 2 Tbsp
Sugared Fennel seeds 1 Tbsp
Fennel Seeds 1 Tbsp
Almonds, chopped 2 Tbsp
Cashew, chopped 2 tbsp
Betel Nuts, coarsely crushed 1 Tbsp (I used the commercially available Crane Sweet Supari)
Tutti Frutti 2 Tbsp (Optional)
Method Of Preparation -
Coarsely crush the paan leaves using a mortar and pestle and set aside.
Mix all the ingredients in a bowl, adjust the coconut powder as needed to make sure the mixture is not too sticky.
Pinch a Teaspoon of the mixture and roll into tiny balls, roll on the coconut powder and set aside. Continue with the rest of the mixture. I made about 12 tiny bites.
Note - If the Gulkhand is not soft enough, place it in a bowl of hot water or microwave it for a few seconds to make it soft.
Preparation Time 5-10 minutes
Makes 12 tiny bites
Paan bites is a cool idea and a cool way to serve it at parties. You made me nostalgic with this recipe, how we just flock around my aunt for paan.
ReplyDeleteyou know just by looking at I immediately felt the pan and gulkand smell is coming from my screen and I inhaled as if it was true.... gone crazy.... Looks great, would try it. Bookmarked it.
ReplyDeleteWow, paan bites are calling me, what an interesting mouth freshner, never tried this kind of mouth freshner at home. Looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteNever thought these can be made at home. Those look great.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to serve at parties. i have all the ingredients that you have mentioned for the paan bites and I am going to make some for me and husband tonight.
ReplyDeleteHave never been a paan fan, but even without it, the ingredients together sounds delicious...
ReplyDeleteThat's a fantastic post Harini, surely so helful to folks who enjoy these paans after a meal. Your bites look like chocolate bits to me..heheh..
ReplyDeleteI love the meetha paan and seeing your post reminds me it's been ages since I had it.
ReplyDeleteThose Paan Bites are too tempting. Am just trying to resist making this as Im on a zero-sugar diet. Anyways, bookmarking to try for sure.
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