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Ajwain
Carom seed; a sharp, thyme-like spice used in savoury after-meal blends.
Amla
Indian gooseberry; tart fruit used fresh, dried, candied or powdered.
Anardana
Dried pomegranate seed or aril, valued for sour fruit character.
Elaichi
Cardamom; an aromatic spice with warm, citrus-resin notes.
Fennel
The English name for saunf, a core seed in many mukhwas blends.
Gulkand
A sweet rose preserve commonly associated with meetha paan.
Meetha paan
A sweet style of paan whose fillings may include gulkand, coconut, fennel and cardamom.
Mishri
Crystalline rock sugar that dissolves slowly.
Mukhwas
An Indian after-meal blend of seeds, spices, herbs, fruit or sweet elements.
Paan
A preparation centred on betel leaf and selected fillings; recipes vary widely.
Saunf
The Hindi name for fennel seed.
Supari
Areca nut; separate from betel leaf. Consumers avoiding it should check labels.
