12 Views
Paan is a type of Indian food made from betel leaves, a type of leaf from the Piper betel vine. It is a popular snack in South Asia, and is often served as a digestive aid after meals. It usually contains a combination of betel leaves, areca nut, catechu paste, aniseed, coconut, cardamom, menthol, and sometimes fennel, cloves, cinnamon, rose petals, and other spices. In some parts of India, paan is also a type of dessert, with added ingredients such as coconut, gulkand (rose petal jam), and ice cream.
