Panakam is a traditional beverage made with jaggery, cardamom and water. It is a custom to make panakam for Lord Sriram on the auspicious occasion of Sri Ramnavami. It is generally offered in temples.

Panakam

By Shradha Nema

Jan, 13th

550

Servings
2 persons
Cook Time
10 minutes
Ingredients
5 - 7

Ingredients

  • 2 glass of water
  • 2 tbsp jaggery powder
  • 2 tsp cardamom powder
  • 1 tsp dry ginger powder (Saunth)
  • 1 tsp black pepper powder
  • 1 tsp edible camphor (optional)
  • 4-5 Tulsi leaves

Instructions

  • Mix jaggery and water and stir till jaggery melts. Strain to remove impurities if any in jaggery.
  • Add crushed cardamom powder, dry ginger powder, black pepper powder and camphor. Add tulsi leaves.
  • Keep it for nearly half an hour for the the flavours to get infused.
  • Traditionally this is Panakam offered in temples. But if you want to add lemon you can squeeze half a lemon in this beverage.
  • Strain it and serve chill.

Notes/Tips

Always strain the jaggery water to remove impurities.