Dates Paan Bites: Refreshing Indian Mukhwas To Have Post-Meal

Nidhi Parmar is a culinary enthusiast and food influencer who prepares delectable recipes. Since Diwali is around the corner and we are busy deciding the menu, sweet delights often get ignored. Nidhi Parmar has shared the recipe for Dates Paan Bites and we're already glued. Brace yourself to enjoy the burst of flavours after your Diwali party.

What are Dates Paan Bites

Fresh Paan Bites offers a distinctive and revitalizing Indian sweet treat crafted from betel leaves, gulkand, and an assortment of sweet fillings. Betel leaves are generously packed with a blend of gulkand, coconut, and tutti fruity, delivering a flavour explosion in each bite. These bite-sized delicacies are ideal for festivities and as a post-meal palate cleanser. Crafting Fresh Paan Bites is a simple process, and they can be refrigerated for several days.

Ingredients Required to Prepared Fresh Dates Paan Bites

• 10 fresh dates, pitted
• 3-4 betel leaves
• 3 tbsp desiccated coconut
• 2 tablespoons gulkand (rose petal jam)
• 2 tbsp colorful Bombay Mukhwas
• 2-3 tbsp Tutti-frutti
• Pinch of cardamom powder
• Toothpicks or cocktail sticks for securing

How To Prepared Fresh Dates Paan Bites: Instructions

• Wash and cut the betel leaves from the middle as shown in the video. Save the topmost part and chop the rest part into small pieces. Microwave in the interval of 30 sec for 3-4 times or until dry and Set them aside.
• In a mixing bowl, combine the desiccated coconut, gulkand, Bombay Mukhwas, Tutti-frutti, and a pinch of cardamom powder.
• Also, add in microwaved paan leaves. Mix well to create a flavorful filling.
• Take each pitted date and stuff it with the prepared mixture. Make sure to fill each date evenly.
• Take a top piece of the betel leaf, place a stuffed date on it, and wrap the leaf around the date to secure it. Use a toothpick or cocktail stick to keep it in place.
• Repeat this process for all the dates.

Your Dates Paan Bites are now ready to be enjoyed! They make a delightful after-meal treat or a unique addition to your Diwali celebrations.

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Nidhi Parmar, the creative force behind the Instagram account "nidhicooksofficial," is a culinary enthusiast and food influencer. Her profile is a haven for food lovers, where she shares her passion for cooking through delectable recipes and food photography.