There are a few things that Pakistanis absolutely can not live without; good food, chai and paan. Paan is a Pakistani food item that some people eat for recreation and for some it is a life staple, but whatever the case, paan is a Pakistani Must and if you have never tried it you probably aren’t very Pakistani.
Here are a few types of paan, some of which you have probably never heard of before.
1. Meetha Paan
The paan for your whole family, this a yummy treat that everyone can enjoy.
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2. Saunf Khushboo
This paan relies more on the soothing aroma of saunf than on the overall taste.
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3. Sada Khushboo
This is the plain paan for the real paan enthusiasts.
Source: Wikipedia
4. Mix patti
This paan has a mix of tobacco (pronounced Tambaku) in it.
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5. Pineapple paan
This is a twist on the original meetha paan, where paan shops have started to add fresh pineapple to their paan to give it a diverse flavor.
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6. Zahor Raja Jani
This paan has a mix of zafrani tambaku in it which is said to leave a burning sensation inside your mouth.
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7. Elaichi paan
This paan is specially used to freshen your breath.
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8. Johnnie walker paan
This is something you have to experience yourself, no amount of explanation will brace you for what’s in store.
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9. American paan
This is a clean paan… all it has is coconut and coated saunf.
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10. Special Chocolate paan
Well, it’s chocolate coated pan (NEED I SAY MORE!!!)
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11. Badamn-cherry paan
The upper-class paan, this is that high class “Defense Burger Paan”.
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12. Raja Sahab paan
The King of all paans in Pakistan, this is a must try especially with sunny chaliya.
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13. Special Meetha Pan
Jelly, dry fruit, coated saunf, cherries, you name it, it will be in your special meetha paan.
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So, how many of these paans have you tried yet?
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