Paan Kulfi

What is Pann?.... Pann is often served wrapped in a betel leaf, Betel chewing is a part of many Asian cultures. In Gujarat, in fact in the whole of India, Pann is must after lunch and dinner. Paan has been playing an important part in social life and customs for hundreds of years. In the courts of Medieval Rulers, the betel leaf or pan was offered as part of hospitality, friendship and love. Paan is not only a flavor burst in the mouth but the leaf aids digestion. The gulkand - rose leaf preserve is a coolant, and the fennel seeds act as a breath freshener.

This pann / betel flavor kulfi (Indian Ice cream) it’s really easy and  tasty…. 

For 8 kulfi:

Ingredients:

1.      1/8 cup gulkand 

2.      1 tablespoon good quality meetha paan chutney

3.      1 small betel leaves chopped

4.      1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder

5.      1 pint or 2 + 1/2 cup evaporated milk/unsweetened  condensed milk

6.      1/2 cup sweetened condensed milk

7.      1/2 cup whipping cream 

8.      Rose petal

Method:

1.      Combine the gulkand, betel leaves and pann chuthey very well.

2.      Put both milk and cream in blander and bland until smooth.

3.      Add in this mixture cardamom powder and pann mixture, mix very well.

4.      Pour this mixture into kulfi cones or popsicle mold.

5.      Keep them in the refrigerator for till set.

6.      Garnish with sweet and colorful fennel seeds and rose petal than serve.     

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