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Paan Laddu

Paan Laddu is a unique sweet made with betel leaves. It is a good way to make use of the betel leaves after festivities.
Course evening snacks
Cuisine karnataka
Keyword betel leaf balls, how to make paan laddu, paan laddu
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 12 small balls
Author Jayashree

Equipment

  • 4 small bowls
  • 1 thick bottom pan
  • 1 ladle

Ingredients

  • 200 grams condensed milk
  • 7 betel leaves
  • 1/2 cup desiccated coconut
  • 4 dates
  • 4 cashew
  • 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder
  • 2 teaspoon ghee

Instructions

  • Grind dates and cashew nut together, keep it aside.
  • Remove the mid-line of the betel leaf. Grind it along with condensed milk.
  • In a thick bottom pan, put the betel mixture and desiccated coconut, keepstirring.
  • add two teaspoon of ghee.
  • Once it thickens, put the dates mixture along with a little cardamom powder, mix it well and remove from flame.
  • Make small balls and keep them in an air-tight container.

Notes

Keep it in the refrigerator if you are storing for over two days.