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Shahi Meetha Mukhwas

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A sweet and flavorful traditional mouth freshener perfect for Eid celebrations, made with roasted seeds, nuts, dried fruits, betel leaves, rose petal jam, and aromatic spices.

00:15:00 total

Serves 10

medium

Sides / Appetizer

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Ingredients

  1. Saunf (Fennel seeds) - 3/4 cup (dry roasted)
  2. Dhania giri (Dried coriander seeds) - 1/2 cup (dry roasted)
  3. Badam (Almonds) - 1/2 cup (roughly chopped, dry roasted)
  4. Kaju (Cashew nuts) - 1/2 cup (roughly chopped, dry roasted)
  5. Chuwaray (Dry dates) - 1/2 cup (chopped, dry roasted)
  6. Paan ke pattay (Betel leaves) - 135 g (midrib removed and finely cut)
  7. Khopra (Desiccated coconut) - 1/2 cup (colored)
  8. Salli supari (Betel nut) - 1/2 cup
  9. Colored fennel seeds - 3/4 cup
  10. Silver mint balls - 1/2 cup
  11. Gulkand (Rose petal jam) - 200 g (1 cup)
  12. Elaichi powder (Cardamom powder) - 2 tsp
  13. Dried rose petals - 1/2 cup
  14. Katha powder (Catechu powder) - 2 tsp
  15. Choona (Edible limestone) - 1/2 tsp
  16. Water - 1 tbsp

Instructions

  1. Dry roast seeds, nuts, and dates: In a frying pan on low flame, dry roast fennel seeds until fragrant (2-3 minutes), then let cool. Repeat the process separately for dried coriander seeds, almonds, cashew nuts, and dry dates.
  2. Prepare betel leaves: Remove the midrib stem from the betel leaves and cut them finely using scissors.
  3. Combine ingredients: In a large tray, combine the cut betel leaves, roasted fennel seeds, roasted dried coriander seeds, roasted almonds, roasted cashew nuts, roasted dry dates, colored desiccated coconut, betel nut, colored fennel seeds, silver mint balls, rose petal jam, cardamom powder, and dried rose petals.
  4. Prepare catechu and limestone mixture: In a small bowl, mix catechu powder, edible limestone, and water until well dissolved.
  5. Mix all components: Add the dissolved catechu and limestone mixture to the large tray with other ingredients and mix thoroughly until well combined.
  6. Storage and serving: Store the Shahi Meetha Mukhwas in an airtight jar in the refrigerator for up to 6 months. Serve as a mouth freshener after meals.

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