Paan Masala

Paan Masala

getting an overdose on my tastebuds from over 30 spices
Paan Masala - getting an overdose on my tastebuds from over 30 spices

Location: 

Bogra, Bangladesh

Duration: 

Saturday, August 12, 2017

Personal highlights

  1. Paan Masala: a leave full of 30+ different spices and sweets
  2. Paan: meaning leave, used for chewing tobacco or - masala
  3. Masala: meaning spices, can include literally everything
  4. Preparation: takes a while due to the many ingredients
  5. Experience: getting an overdose of spaces on my tastebuds

Image sources

  1. Trying my first Paan Masala
  2. Best street vendor in Jessore
  3. Closeup of a Paan Masala
  4. Some of the ingredients
  5. The mix before rolling

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