{"product_id":"fresh-leaf-paan-per-lb","title":"Fresh Paan Leaves (Betel Leaves) Per Lb","description":"\u003cp\u003eFresh paan leaves (betel leaves, paan ka patta) are the wrapper for traditional Indian paan — filled with supari, gulkand, lime paste, and aromatic spices, then folded into a neat triangle and eaten in one bite. Making paan is an art form, and it starts with a good, fresh, tender leaf. Sold per lb.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eThe Wrapper for an Art Form\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFresh paan (betel) leaves — sold per lb\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFor making traditional sweet and savory paan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMust be fresh and tender\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly perishable\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWash gently, pat dry, apply a thin smear of chuna (slaked lime) paste, add your preferred fillings (gulkand, supari, coconut, fennel), fold into a triangle, and eat immediately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBetel Leaves for Pooja\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeyond paan-making, fresh betel leaves (vetrilai in Tamil, tamalapaku in Telugu, vidyache pan in Marathi) are essential in Hindu pooja and festival rituals — placed on the kalash, offered with supari and coins, and used in Satyanarayan katha, Ganesh Chaturthi, weddings, and housewarmings. We stock them year-round alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pooja-incense\"\u003ePooja \u0026amp; Incense\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere can I buy fresh paan leaves in Los Angeles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt Anora's Cash N Carry, 567 S Fairfax Ave, Los Angeles — sold per lb in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fresh-produce\"\u003eFresh Produce\u003c\/a\u003e section, with same-day delivery within 10 miles and in-store pickup. EBT accepted in store.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat goes inside paan?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSweet paan: gulkand, coconut, fennel, tutti-frutti. Savory paan: supari, lime paste, katha. Endless variations exist.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I keep the leaves fresh?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWrap in a damp cloth and refrigerate. Use within 2-3 days — they wilt and yellow quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs paan the same as betel nut?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePaan is the leaf. Supari (betel nut) is one of the fillings. They are different things.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFresh produce — highly perishable, use within 2-3 days.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fresh Produce","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49013347254499,"sku":"67178463","price":33.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/2811\/6963\/files\/Paan-leaves_96ced7a8-964c-481b-a2a2-4ced786ba506.jpg?v=1781244406","url":"https:\/\/anorascashncarry.com\/products\/fresh-leaf-paan-per-lb","provider":"ANORAS CASH N CARRY ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}