Paan
July 6th 2008 15:26
This is a unique Indian dish... It probably originated from North India. More than food it is like a post-food ritual.
Supposedly it eases digestion but no one knows truly what it does. Just this that there are many many who really dig it!
Its made of leaves from paan plant. Alot of ingredients are mixed into it depending on a persons choice.
Some paans have tobacco content in it and quite a few people are addicted to it. Men as well Women eat this paan. And they are favourites of certain communities like the Marwaris (from Rajasthan), Biharis (North Indians).
In mumbai it is a great favourite. Almost outside every restaurant there will be a paanwala (paan vendor) selling this stuff. Infact such a vendor from Mumbai actually has a website of his own!! And takes online paan orders!
You can check it out here.
In terms of hygiene it is really questionable because in order to make this paan the guy has to put his finger on it to mix the ingredients. And often the fingers can be extremely dirty
.
So I usually avoid it because I am kind of a health freak.But when I do indulge in it, my favourite is called "magai". This paan is usually eaten as 2 small paans, really sweet.
Supposedly it eases digestion but no one knows truly what it does. Just this that there are many many who really dig it!
Its made of leaves from paan plant. Alot of ingredients are mixed into it depending on a persons choice.
In mumbai it is a great favourite. Almost outside every restaurant there will be a paanwala (paan vendor) selling this stuff. Infact such a vendor from Mumbai actually has a website of his own!! And takes online paan orders!
You can check it out here.
In terms of hygiene it is really questionable because in order to make this paan the guy has to put his finger on it to mix the ingredients. And often the fingers can be extremely dirty
.So I usually avoid it because I am kind of a health freak.But when I do indulge in it, my favourite is called "magai". This paan is usually eaten as 2 small paans, really sweet.
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