Betel Nuts (coarse - supari)
- Betel nut is the seed of the fruit of the areca palm. It is also known as areca nut.
- The common names, preparations and specific ingredients vary by cultural group and individuals who use it.
- Often used as a mouth freshener, as a digestive and as a refreshing additive to the traditional Paan.
- Can be used to make paan, Betel nuts are grated or cut into fourths and wrapped in betel leaves or the Piper betel plant along with mint jellies, sweet chutneys, lime paste.
