Betel leaf and the Indian betel nut is a mouth freshener with a unique zing. In India, it is customary for the hosts to offer their guests this after dinners. This dessert takes on the Italian pannacotta and gives it a fresh avatar.

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 15 min
Yields: 10 Servings

Ingredients

  • 500 ml fresh cream
  • 15 gm gelatin
  • 1 tbsp betel nut mixture
  • 2 tsp kewra water
  • 75 ml sugar (fine grain)
  • 10 betel leaf
  • supari mixture
  • 25 gm gulkand

Method

  • Soak gelatin with equal amount of cold water in a bowl and keep aside.
  • Pour the cream in a pan and bring it to a boil. Remove from heat and add sugar and kewra water. Let it rest till it is turns warm.
  • In the meantime, put the betel leaf in a blender and add 2 ice cubes. Make a puree but make sure it does not turn brown.
  • Heat the gelatin in a pan over a fire or in a microwave till it turns liq- uid. Add it to the warm cream. Add the betel leaf puree and supari.
  • Pour the mixture in a mould of your choice and refrigerate for 2 hours. Then, demould and serve topped with some gulkand.
  • Remember, intensity of kewra water differs from one brand to another, so use ac- cording to its strength.
  • Gulkand is rose petals wilted in sugar. You can find it in a grocery store or paan shop.

 

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