Paanakam

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Paanakam

Panakam is a refreshing South Indian beverage made with jaggery, cardamom, dry ginger powder, and pepper, traditionally served during festivals and religious occasions. It's naturally sweet, with a hint of spiciness from the ginger and pepper. This drink is often offered as a prasad and can be customized with lemon juice for an extra zing.
Paanakam
  • Type of Dish:

    Type of Dish:

    Beverage

  • City:

    City:

    Tiruvallur

  • State:

    State:

    Tamil Nadu

  • Country:

    Country:

    India

  • Language:

    Language:

    Tamil

A naturally sweet and spiced beverage made with jaggery, cardamom, and ginger powder
MAIN INGREDIENTS
Jaggery

Jaggery

Water

Water

Cardamom

Cardamom

RECIPE CARD

Paanakam

Panakam is a refreshing South Indian beverage made with jaggery, cardamom, dry ginger powder, and pepper, traditionally served during festivals and religious occasions. It's naturally sweet, with a hint of spiciness from the ginger and pepper. This drink is often offered as a prasad and can be customized with lemon juice for an extra zing.
Paanakam
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Prep Time:
1 hr
Cook Time:
0
Total Time:
1 hr
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Cuisine
South Indian
Course:
Beverage
Diet:
Vegetarian

Instructions

  • Mix the jaggery with water and stir until completely dissolved. Strain to remove impurities.
  • Add cardamom powder, dry ginger powder, and crushed pepper. Stir to combine.
  • Optionally, squeeze in a little lemon juice.
  • Serve immediately.

Notes

  1. Ensure the jaggery is fully dissolved before straining for a smooth drink.
  1. Lemon juice can be added for a tangy flavor but may not be traditionally offered as prasad.

Nutrition Info (Approximate Values)

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Benefits

  1. Protein rich
  1. High Fibre
  1. Anti-oxidant
RATING AND COMMENTS

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