Paan Shots
Paan Shots is a refreshing drink made using fresh betel leaves, aromatic gulkand (rose jam), and creamy vanilla ice cream. Try my easy recipe here.
Here are a few more Indian desserts that you may like: Rajbhog Shrikhand, Paan Panna Cotta, Chikoo Kheer, and Sitaphal Basundi.
About Paan Shots
Holi is just a month away, so I am updating all the Holi recipes on the blog with new information. This paan drink is a perfect drink to make for Holi parties or Indian get-togethers.
Paan Shots is a refreshing mouth freshener drink with flavors of meetha paan.
Inspired by the popular Indian Meetha Pan (Betel Leaves), it is super easy to make and comes together in just 5 minutes.
Serve it as a welcome drink, palate cleanser, post meal mouth freshener, or dessert for festivals or special occasions, or enjoy it on a hot summer day as a thick shake.
Ingredients
Betel Leaves (Paan Ke Patte, Paan Leaves) – These can be easily obtained from the local paanwalas or vegetable markets. Some Indian grocery stores also stock them.
Cardamom Powder gives a very nice flavor to this drink.
Vanilla Ice Cream – Adds creaminess and sweetness to the shots.
To make the recipe vegan, use vegan ice cream.
Gulkand – Gulkand is rose jam. You can find it at any Indian grocery store or online portal like Amazon.
Green Color – It is optional but gives a nice green hue to the drink.
Others – You will also need milk, fennel seeds (saunf) and desiccated coconut (nariyal ka burada).
Use vegan milk like almond milk, coconut milk etc, to make it vegan.
This drink is served in shot glasses, mostly 50 ml (1.5 oz) in measurement.
How To Make Paan Shots
Rinse 6-7 betel leaves well with water and tear them into rough pieces.
Add them to a blender with the following ingredients and blend until smooth.
- 2 tablespoon fennel seeds
- 2 tablespoon desiccated coconut
- 1 teaspoon cardamom powder
- 4-5 ice cubes
- 3 tablespoon gulkand
- 3-4 drops of green color
- 4-5 scoops of vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk
Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
Add some more milk if the mixture is too thick for your liking.
Pour into small serving glasses (shot glasses). Garnish with mukhwas, tutti frutti, or rose petals and serve immediately.
Variations
Add some Thandai powder while blending to make Paan Thandai Shots.
Add soaked sabja seeds (basil seeds).
Storage Suggestions
This drink can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator in an airtight container for 2-3 days. Shake well before serving.
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Paan Shots Recipe
Ingredients
- 6-7 betel leaves (paan)
- 2 tablespoons fennel seeds (saunf)
- 2 tablespoons desiccated coconut (nariyal ka burada)
- 1 teaspoon green cardamom powder (elaichi powder)
- 4-5 ice cubes
- 3 tablespoons gulkand (rose jam)
- 3-4 drops green color (optional)
- 4-5 scoops vanilla ice cream
- 1 cup milk (plus some more if required)
- mukhwas (for garnishing)
Instructions
- Rinse 6-7 betel leaves well with water and tear them into rough pieces.
- Add them to a blender with fennel seeds, desiccated coconut, cardamom powder, ice cubes, gulkand, green color, milk, and ice cream, and blend until smooth.
- Pass the mixture through a fine-mesh strainer.
- Add some more milk if the mixture is thick for your liking.
- Pour into small serving glasses (shot glasses). Garnish with mukhwas and serve immediately.