Are you a fan of paan? Then try this usual recipe frrom Nutritionist Avantii Deshpaande and Chef Japvir Singh Vohra.

Iced Paan Latte

Ingredients

• 7-8 betel nut leaves (preferably Kolkata paan leaves or maghai paan)
• 7-8 khajur
• 5-6 roasted fennel seeds
• 4 tbsp poppy seeds
• 2 tbsp cloves, roasted
• Vanilla essence
• 1 cup coconut milk
• Ice cubes and water for adjusting the consistency

Method

• In a grinder jar add betel nut leaves, dates, roasted fennel, roasted cloves and vanilla essence.
• Add ice cubes and ½ cup water to form a smooth paste.
  Strain the paste with a fine sieve and transfer to a blender jar.
• Add coconut milk, vanilla essence and blend well.
  Put lots of ice in a glass.
  Pour the mixture over this.
  For added flavour, you can lace the glass with dark chocolate or mint chocolate.
  Served chilled.

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