Paan Rolls

Paan Rolls

Ever since I've discovered the joy of eating betel leaves (paan) in exciting ways, there's no end to my experimenting. Right from Chocolate Paan, Chocolate Paan Bites and Paan Shots, to now Paan Rolls, the list is growing. This one is great as just a cool, refreshing appetizer or a sweet ending to a meal. Any way, it satisfies my sweet cravings. My friends just love the different creations with paan. Finally, we've all found a healthy solution for our sweet cravings.

Ingredients

Paan (Betel leaves) – 5 (big sized Calcutta paan)

Paan sweet mix (green coloured) – 1 tbsp

Dessicated dry coconut – 1 tbsp

 Date paste – ½ cup

Fennel (saunf) – 2 tbsp

Betel nut (supari) clippings – 1 tbsp

Method

Soak dates in water just enough to cover them

Let it remain for about an hour or more

Blend it to form a paste

Add all the ingredients to the paste and mix well

Make rolls

Decorate with coloured saunf, dessicated coconut or chocolate sprinkles

Refrigerate for about 15 mins

Serve as an after-meal digestive or dessert

Refrigerate the remaining if any

Health Benefits of Betel Leaf

Calcium rich

Contains Vitamins A, C, B1, B2 and B3

Improves appetite

Improves digestion

Reduces acidity

Has a component that reduces blood sugar

Said to increase metabolism

Helps in weight loss

Mouth freshener

Good for oral health

Aphrodisiac