Paan Shots | Paan Milkshake
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Paan Shots | Paan Milkshake
Description
This Paan Shots recipe starts with fresh betel (paan) leaves pureed with water, combined with almond milk and rose-flavored syrup. Adding gulkand—a sweet rose petal preserve—introduces floral and sugary depth. Soaked sabja (basil) seeds contribute a gelatinous texture characteristic of traditional paan preparations. Chopped dry fruits or nuts enhance mouthfeel and add crunch. The drink can be served immediately or chilled, offering a delicate balance of mildly astringent betel leaf flavor with aromatic sweetness from rose and gulkand. It is refreshing and unique, reflecting the cultural significance of paan in beverages and desserts.
Ingredients
- 6 to 7 betel leaves (paan) - yields approx ⅓ or ½ cup of puree
- 4 cups almond milk or with preferred milk
- ½ tablespoon sabja seeds (basil seeds) soaked in enough water
- 1 tablespoon rose syrup or rooh afza, optional
- 4 to 5 tablespoons gulkand or as add required, can add sugar instead as needed
- 2 to 3 tablespoon dried fruit chopped), almonds, pistachios, cashews, pine nuts, dry figs etc - optional
Instructions
- Rinse the betel leaves well in water. Drain all of the water.
- First soak sabja seeds (sweet basil seeds) in enough water for 20 to 30 minutes.
- In a small blender, puree the betel leaves with 2 to 3 tablespoons water or as needed.
- In a bowl or glass jar, mix the betel leaves puree and almond milk. Stir and combine well.
- Now add the gulkand and stir well again. Make sure the gulkand is mixed evenly in the drink.
- Drain all the water from the soaked sabja seeds using a fine strainer. Add the soaked sabja seeds in the jar.
- Stir in the rose syrup or rooh afza. Mix thoroughly.
- Add the chopped nuts or dry fruits.
- Mix well and serve the Paan Shots drink in tall glasses.
- You can also chill the drink and serve Paan Milkshake later.
Notes
- Select green, crisp, fresh betel leaves for best flavor and texture.
- Gulkand can be substituted with rose preserve or compote, or replaced by sugar if unavailable.
- Sabja seeds are optional but add traditional texture; omit if unavailable.
- Almond milk is used here, but any preferred plant-based or dairy milk works.
- The recipe scales well for groups, suitable for parties or gatherings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 161 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 161kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 8g | 12% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3g | 18% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 0.003g | 0% |
| Sodium | 435mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 53mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin A | 2IU | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 0.03mg | |
| Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) | 0.02mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.02mg | |
| Vitamin C | 0.2mg | 0% |
| Vitamin E | 0.01mg | |
| Calcium | 424mg | 42% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 4µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 31mg | 8% |
| Phosphorus | 47mg | |
| Zinc | 0.4mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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