Panakam - south Indian summer drink
jaggery-based summer drink is usually prepared on Sri Rama navami. In our tradition, we prepare panagam on sumangalai prarthanai too. Jaggery-based traditional drink is the best coolant to beat the summer heat.
temple style panakam
Being a west mambalam resident for years, I have enjoyed panagam drink in ayodhya mandapam. Temple prasadam has a unique taste because of a few additional ingredients. If you have nutmeg and edible camphor I would recommend adding it.
use jaggery powder
jaggery powder melts quickly so I would recommend doing that. If you have big pieces of jaggery, microwave them for a minute to melt jaggery.
should I cook jaggery water?
no, it is optional. The purpose of using hot water is to melt jaggery. I like the flavor of panagam prepared with hot water.
jaggery lemonade
The lemon and jaggery flavor goes well. You can adjust according to your taste.
variation for jaggery drink
You can add sparkling water and serve it at a summer party Crush little pepper and add for extra flavor if you do not have nutmeg and edible camphor, skip it add tulsi leaves for extra flavor
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ingredients
1 + 1/2 cup hot water 1/4 cup jaggery, tightly pressed 1/4 teaspoon cardamom powder pinch of nutmeg 1/4 teaspoon ginger powder pinch of edible camphor 1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
How to make panagam with step-by-step pictures
First, add hot water and jaggery powder to a glass; mix well
furthermore add cardamom and ginger powder; mix well
Add a pinch of nutmeg and a pinch of edible camphor; mix well Cool completely Finally add lemon juice; mix well and serve immediately or refrigerate and serve chill
