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Paan Laddu

5 from 6 votes
Paan Laddu is a unique sweet made with betel leaves. It is a good way to make use of the betel leaves after festivities.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 12 small balls
Course: evening snacks
Cuisine: karnataka
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

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

Equipment

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

Method
 

  1. Grind dates and cashew nut together, keep it aside.
  2. Remove the mid-line of the betel leaf. Grind it along with condensed milk.
  3. In a thick bottom pan, put the betel mixture and desiccated coconut, keepstirring.
  4. add two teaspoon of ghee.
  5. Once it thickens, put the dates mixture along with a little cardamom powder, mix it well and remove from flame.
  6. 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.