Recipe for Kaju Paan
A sweet made with cashew nuts and flavoured with betel leaves. Here's a recipe for Kaju Paan:
Ingredients:
- 1 cup cashew nuts
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 betel leaves, chopped
- 1/4 teaspoon fennel seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 1-2 drops green food colour (optional)
- Silver leaf (varakh) for decoration (optional)
Directions:
- Soak cashew nuts in hot water for 30 minutes. Drain and grind to a smooth paste.
- Add powdered sugar, chopped betel leaves, fennel seeds, cardamom powder, and green food colour to the cashew nut paste. Mix well.
- Divide the mixture into small equal portions and shape them into paan-like shapes.
- Garnish each kaju paan with a small piece of silver leaf (varakh).
- Serve and enjoy this unique and flavorful sweet.
Note: Kaju paan should be consumed in moderation due to the presence of betel leaves which may have adverse health effects if consumed in excess.
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Kaju Paan Nutrition information
Here's the nutrient information for the recipe provided:
- Serving size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 275
- Total fat: 18g
- Saturated fat: 3g
- Trans fat: 0g
- Cholesterol: 0mg
- Sodium: 3mg
- Total carbohydrate: 26g
- Dietary fiber: 1g
- Total sugars: 17g
- Protein: 6g
Note: The nutrient information may vary slightly depending on the specific brand of ingredients used and the exact method of preparation.