Sri Lankan people have the practice to use pandan leaves in most of the traditional savoury dishes they prepare as a source of fragrance. Pandan leaves are a bit thick in nature and look light green to dark according to their ripeness. When it’s fully grown, a pandan bush will be a couple of meters tall with enormous leaves.
Pandan leaves are also being used to make pastes, extracts, and sometimes powder.
Ingredients and benefits of pandan leaves
Pandan leaves are known as a spice which is rich in antioxidants and vitamins. Research has shown that they possess protein and carbohydrates as well.
Together, pandan leaves can bring health benefits as following: