Panakam - Authentic Indian Festive DrinkVeg
Refresh your senses with Panakam, a traditional and auspicious Indian drink perfect for summer. This healthy, festive cooler combines the tanginess of fresh lime juice with the natural sweetness of jaggery and a fragrant blend of cardamom, saffron, and a hint of ginger. A simple, wholesome, and energizing beverage that is traditionally prepared for festivals like Ram Navami. Quick to make and naturally cooling, it's the perfect thirst-quencher for any hot day.
Ingredients
4 cups Water
10 tbsp Jaggery powder
2 piece Lemon
Ginger juice: 2 tsp
4 piece Green Cardamoms
few Saffron Strands
Nutmeg: A pinch (optional)
Instructions
1
Pour 1 litre (4 cups) of water into a large bowl.
2
Lightly crush 4-5 green cardamom pods, remove the seeds, and place them in a mortar and pestle. Add a few strands of saffron. Crush these into a fine powder.
3
Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into the water.
4
Extract 2 teaspoons of ginger juice by grating fresh ginger and using a press, then add it to the bowl.
5
Add the prepared cardamom and saffron powder to the mixture.
6
Add 10 tablespoons of jaggery powder.
7
Stir the mixture well until the jaggery is completely dissolved. Chill well and serve cold, or serve at room temperature.
