No, pandan and kewra are not the same. Pandan is a tropical plant aboriginal to Southeast Asia, also known as screwpine. The plant's leaves have a sweet, fragrant aroma that can use in cooking, baking and desserts. Kewra, on the other hand, is a floral extract derived from the distillation of flowers of the pandanus family. It has an intense floral aroma and flavor that is often described as similar to rosewater but with hints of jasmine. Kewra is commonly used in Indian cuisine, particularly for flavoring rice dishes such as biryani.