Ginger Paan Bites Recipe

About the Recipe

Ginger Paan Bites bring together the warmth of ginger with the refreshing taste of paan and a gentle mix of spices. Each bite has a sweet, tangy, and slightly spicy note that makes it perfect as a mouth freshener or after-meal treat. This signature recipe by Mr.Paanwala is simple to prepare and stores well for days.

Ingredients

• 200 gm ginger, peeled and thickly sliced
• 1 paan leaf
• 100 gm caster sugar
• Juice of half lime
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp fennel seed powder
• ½ tsp cumin powder
• ½ tsp black salt
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 2 cups water for boiling

How to Make Ginger Paan Bites

• Step 1: Prepare the Ginger
  Wash, peel, and slice the ginger into thick pieces.

• Step 2: Boil the Ginger
  Bring 2 cups of water to a boil. Add lime juice and salt. Add sliced paan leaf and ginger, then let it cook on medium heat for about 30 minutes.

• Step 3: Strain
  Strain the water and transfer the cooked ginger and paan into a pan.

• Step 4: Rest with Sugar
  Add caster sugar over the ginger and let it rest for around 4 hours so the sugar melts and coats the pieces.

• Step 5: Cook Again
  Place the pan on medium heat and stir continuously for 5 to 6 minutes.

• Step 6: Add Spices
  Add fennel seed powder, black salt, cumin powder, and black pepper. Keep mixing until the sugar dries again and coats the ginger evenly.

• Step 7: Final Coating
  Transfer the ginger pieces into a bowl of sugar to coat lightly. Remove excess sugar.

• Step 8: Store
  Let the bites cool completely and store in an airtight container.

Preparation Time

20 minutes

Cooking Time

35 minutes

Resting Time

4 hours

Servings

6 to 8 servings

Tips

• Slice ginger evenly so it cooks at the same rate.
• Stir continuously while drying the sugar to prevent sticking.
• Store in a cool, dry place for longer shelf life.