5
(1)
Metha Paan

Metha Paan

Home/Food/Sindhi/Metha Paan

Meetha Paan is served as a refreshner in restaurants and wedding ceremonies in Karachi. Paan means betel leaf in Pakistan. When paan is served with sugar coated fennel seeds, sweet spreads, desiccated coconut etc. Meetha Paan is decorated with silver leaf which makes it more special. It is a source of refreshing the breath and digesting the food as well.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 6 betel leaves
  • 2 tbsp of fennel seeds
  • 2 tbsp of grated coconut
  • 2 tbsp of chopped dates
  • 2 tbsp of chopped raisins
  • 2 tbsp of chopped cashews
  • 2 tbsp of gulkand (rose petal jam)
  • 1 tbsp of honey
  • 1 tbsp of sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 tsp of cardamom powder
  • Pinch of edible camphor (optional)
  • Toothpicks for folding

Directions

  1. Wash the betel leaves and pat them dry with a paper towel.
  2. In a bowl, mix together the fennel seeds, grated coconut, chopped dates, chopped raisins, and chopped cashews.
  3. Add the gulkand, honey, sweetened condensed milk, cardamom powder, and edible camphor (if using) to the bowl and mix well.
  4. Take one betel leaf and place it shiny side down.
  5. Place 1-2 tablespoons of the filling in the center of the leaf.
  6. Fold the edges of the leaf over the filling to form a packet.
  7. Secure the packet with a toothpick.
  8. Repeat the process with the remaining betel leaves and filling.
  9. Serve the Meetha Paan as a refreshing after-meal treat.

Enjoy your delicious homemade Meetha Paan! You can experiment with different ingredients and adjust the sweetness according to your taste preferences.

Where to Eat or Drink

We are Open for everyone! if you are serving this food in your restaurant or cafe, and you are interested to advertise your restaurant or cafe, do contact us at info@pakistanatlas.com

More food from Sindh

Load More Posts

Attractions in Sindh

Back to 3D Food Map
Back to 2D Food Map

How useful was this post?

Click on a star to rate it!

Average rating 5 / 5. Vote count: 1

No votes so far! Be the first to rate this post.

As you found this post useful...

Follow us on social media!

2023-03-11T21:54:14+00:00

Leave A Comment

Go to Top