If you feel bad after drinking Bhang’s green thandai on Holi, then this time try a drink made of paan and gulkand instead. This drink is easier to make than thandai and if a little preparation is done, it does not take time to make. This betel drink is quite refreshing and will also keep you hydrated. After drinking this, your stomach remains full for a long time, due to which you can enjoy Holi by remaining energetic throughout the day. So let’s know the step by step recipe of this drink of Paan-Gulkand.
Betel leaf is rich in many nutrients. It is also a source of plant based active compounds. Fennel will be used in this which is helpful in maintaining proper digestion. It has the nutty taste of coconut while Gulkand will work to give it a good flavor and aroma. This drink also looks very good and is best for the vibrant atmosphere of Holi. So let’s see the recipe.
Note the ingredients to make paste
You need betel leaves 6-7 pieces, fennel seeds 1 to 1.5 spoons, desiccated coconut 2 spoons, cardamom powder half spoon, ice cubes as per requirement, Gulkand 2 spoons, green food color (optional), sugar powder ¼ cup.
Ingredients for making shots
Betel leaves paste, 3 spoons, sugar powder as per requirement, milk ¾ cup, fresh cream ½ cup, finely chop pistachios. Saffron 5-6 threads (optional), dry rose petals. Now know the recipe.
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Paan Shots Recipe
Make paste like this
- First of all, you have to take 6-7 betel leaves, wash them thoroughly and cut them. Put it in the grinder jar.
- Now add one and a half teaspoon fennel, 3-4 ice cubes, 2 teaspoon grated coconut in the grinder and grind everything.
- When all these things are ground a little, add Gulkand to it and also add a little food color. It has to be ground once again so that a smooth paste is made.
- You can store it in an airtight container; whenever you wish, you can make a creamy drink out of it and drink it.
- It would be best to prepare this paste a day before Holi and then on the festival day, serve fresh paan-gulkand drink to the guests in just 5 minutes.
How to make a drink in 5 minutes?
When guests come, you can prepare this drink and serve it immediately. For this, put 1 to 2 spoons of betel paste, powdered sugar as required for sweetness, cold milk and cream in a glass. Blend it with a hand blender or mix it well with a spoon. If you want, you can prepare it by putting it in a grinder. Garnish with dried rose petals and serve.
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