Panakam | Bellada Panaka | Panagam

I always look forward to having Panakam on Sree Rama Navami.

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This sweet and spicy drink, called Panakam in Andhra Pradesh and Bellada Panaka in Karnataka, is an essential part of Sree Rama Navami Naivedyam in Andhra Pradesh along with:

• Pachi Chalimidi | Akki Thambittu
• Vada Pappu | Kosambari
• Majjiga | Spiced Buttermilk

Sree Rama Navami is the birthday of Lord Rama and the culmination of the 10-day Vasanta Navratri (Chaitra Navratri) that begins with Ugadi, the New Year for Andhras, Kannadigas, and Maharashtrians. These 10 days are packed with hustle-bustle with many poojas, concerts and social events. Also, this festival is towards the start of summer in South India and as a result temperatures are quite on the uptick.

The easy-to-make Panakam has great cooling effect on the body and you will find it being served in many homes and temples throughout Chaitra Navratri and indeed throughout the summer as a refreshing cooling drink.

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I first posted this recipe in April 2013 and have updated it today with better photos and a recipe card.

Recipe for Panakam

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Panakam | Bellada Panaka | Panagam

Aruna

Panakam is a sweet and spicy drink served as naivedyam on Rama Navami and many other festivals. It is also a drink that cools the body and so we keep it on hand in summer.

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Course Drinks

Cuisine Andhra, Indian, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Vegan, Vegetarian

Servings 6 People

Ingredients

  

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• 3 Cups Water (750 ml)
• 1/2 Cup Grated Jaggery (60 gms)
• 1/2 tsp Black Pepper Powder
• 1/2 tsp Sonti/Chukku/Dry Ginger Powder
• 1/4 tsp Cardamom Powder
• 1 tbsp Lemon Juice

Instructions

 

• Dissolve jaggery in water.
• Strain the liquid and discard the residue.
• Add pepper, cardamom, dry ginger powder, and lemon juice (if you are using it) to the jaggery water.
• Mix well.
• Serve Panakam at room temperature.

Keyword Bellada Panaka, Panaka, Panakam, Summer Cooler

Tried this recipe?Do let me know how you liked it @aahaaram or tag #aahaaram!