Mukhwas is a traditional Indian after-meal snack or mouth freshener. It’s a mix of various seeds, nuts, spices, and sometimes even sugar-coated fennel seeds. Mukhwas is often served in small quantities at the end of a meal to aid digestion and freshen the breath. The ingredients can vary but commonly include fennel seeds, sesame seeds, coriander seeds, coconut, and various spices like cardamom, cinnamon, and cloves. The combination of flavors and textures in mukhwas is believed to help cleanse the palate and promote digestion. It’s a common practice in Indian culture to offer mukhwas to guests after a meal as a gesture of hospitality.