Paan is a preparation consisting of areca nut, slaked lime, and a betel leaf, often with other ingredients, consumed for its stimulant and narcotic effects across South and Southeast Asia. The word "paan" itself comes from Indo-Aryan languages and refers to this mixture wrapped in a betel leaf. Its consumption is a cultural practice in many parts of Asia, though its farming and trade face challenges due to shifting consumer preferences and agricultural volatility.
Generally had after a heavy meal as a dessert too, to aid digestion and as a mouth freshener.
The photos below are from a Paan vendor outside a restaurant in Bandra. More often
not you will find them outside eating places.
Ingredients that go into the Paan
Making of the paan
View of the contents in the Paan.
The Paan ready to eat!
The last 2 photos are Gemini AI generated.
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