Tuesday, November 14, 2006

Paan shoppe...


For every indian, 'Paan' is dearly...be it a sweet ot with tobacco, this aftermint alike is important for every ceremony and indulgence...Paan is chewed as a palate cleanser and a breath freshener. It is also commonly offered to guests and visitors as a sign of hospitality and eaten at cultural events. Paan filling is generally a mixture of various spices, fruits, and sugar. Paan makers may use mukhwas or tobacco as an ingredient to their paan fillings. Paan is also widely available through South Asian grocers in the United States. Although many types of paan contain Betel nuts as a filling, many other types do not. ...


Ideally a 'paan' will have many ingredients which is belived to help in digestion of food ...

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