Panakam Recipe | Panagam Recipe (Jaggery Water)
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Panakam Recipe | Panagam Recipe (Jaggery Water)
Description
Panakam Recipe | Panagam Recipe (Jaggery Water) is a sweet and spiced drink made by dissolving chopped jaggery in water and infusing it with ground ginger, black pepper, cardamom powder, and a pinch of salt. Lemon juice adds a refreshing tartness, and optional ingredients like edible camphor and holy basil leaves can be added for traditional or ceremonial uses. The preparation involves soaking jaggery until fully dissolved, then mixing the spices and lemon juice to develop a balanced flavor.
The resulting beverage has a smooth, sweet base from the jaggery, complemented by warm spice notes and a bright lemon finish. It can be served chilled with ice cubes or refrigerated. This drink suits those wanting a natural sweetener combined with aromatic spices in a watery consistency.
Panakam is commonly offered during religious ceremonies where edible camphor and tulsi leaves are appreciated additions. For family or guests, those can be omitted. The recipe is flexible regarding water quantity to adjust sweetness and dilution. You can also substitute palm jaggery if preferred. Is suitable for scaling up when needed.
Ingredients
- ½ cup jaggery - chopped
- 2 cups water or add as required
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger ground ginger, dry powder
- ⅛ teaspoon black pepper powder
- ⅓ to ½ teaspoon green cardamom powder
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice or juice of 1 lemon
- 1 pinch salt
- 1 pinch edible camphor - optional
- 4 to 5 tulsi (holy basil leaves), optional
- 3 to 4 ice cubes - optional
Instructions
- In a bowl, take the chopped jaggery and water.
- Mix very well and let the jaggery soak in water for 30 to 40 minutes till all of it is dissolved. If there are impurities in the jaggery syrup, then filter the solution using a fine strainer.
- Add the lemon juice.
- Next add ginger powder, green cardamom powder, black pepper powder and salt.
- Yo can also add a pinch of edible camphor. If offering panakam to deities then you can add edible camphor.
- Mix very well.
- Offer panakam to the deities. If offering to the deities, then you can add a few holy basil leaves (tulsi leaves) in the panakam. If serving to your family and friends, you can refrigerate or add some ice cubes in the panakam.
Notes
- Adjust water amount to achieve desired sweetness and intensity.
- Always use fresh lemon juice rather than bottled for better flavor.
- Edible camphor and holy basil (tulsi) leaves are optional; include them for traditional offerings.
- Can substitute palm jaggery for regular jaggery according to taste.
- Recipe quantities can be scaled up or down as needed for servings.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 3Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 144 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 144kcal | 7% |
| Carbohydrates | 35g | 12% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 105mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 16mg | 0% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 34g | 68% |
| Vitamin A | 1IU | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B3 (Niacin) | 1mg | |
| Vitamin B6 | 1mg | |
| Vitamin C | 4mg | 4% |
| Vitamin E | 1mg | |
| Vitamin K | 1µg | |
| Calcium | 18mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B9 (Folate) | 2µg | |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Magnesium | 3mg | 1% |
| Phosphorus | 2mg | |
| Zinc | 1mg |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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