Paan / Pan
Paan is the speciality of Jamnagar, Paan chewing in the city dates back to
kings and Jam-sahib's of Jamnagar. A Paan (betel Leaf) is created using beatel pepper
leaf and lime
Pan in History & Mythology
Though Paan (beeda) was most honoured and prestigious item in the courts of Indian
Rajah, Beeda was much respected then, compared to now. In ancient times whenever
there was a challenging task to be accompnished, a Paan / Beeda was passed through
all court and who brave ever feels he can accomlish the task would pick the Paan,
he will then be obliged to complete the task till end of his life. The first Paan
Website was started by Mucchad PaanWala in Mumbai
Pan Preparation
In India Paan is a must eat after each celebration, good food or when you are hanging
out, Paan is prepared by many different ways. In Jamnagar Paan is prepared with
betal leaf and lime water. Jamnagar pan also features all edibles ranging from flavoured
spices to chocolates. The Non-Paan varient of the preparation is called "Mavo" this
normally contains tobacco and people choose to have Maavo as the paan can get rotten
after some time. Paan plays very important social role, offering paan after lunch
and dinner or while going out, is a must in Jamnagar,
Paan Varity
Tobacco Paan: Tobacco (Kimam, 135 etc) of any brands and Betel nut.
Saadu Paan - Without any flavour / fillings or just Cardamom
Mithi Chutney Paan - Cardamom, Cloves, Betel nut and best mint
Sweet Meetha paan - Mainly grabbed by ladies as its sweet in taste, it has jellied
fruit, dates, powdered coconut, gulkand (rose petal & sugar syrup) and everything
else you can add.
More Paan types ar listed here
Pan and Health
Many people feel that chewing pan is not so bad after all, well it might not be
true, If you are eating Tobacco you are bound to damage
your health. Chewing tobacco is injurious to health and regular chewing of pan can
make your teeth and gums red, it can also decrease the size of your mouth and can
damage teeth in longer duration.
Normal (tobacco less) pan however has its limited merits, if taken in proper quantity
and in limited time, it can be a good digestive alternative.
Paan Shops in Jamnagar
Paan World
Paan World, Park Colony, Main Road
Manubhai Paanwala
Near Hotel President
N.D. Paanwala
Near Limda Lane
Bajrang Paan
Pandit Nehru Road