Panakam is an offering to Lord Rama on Sri Rama Navami day, an offering to Goddess Varalakshmi on varalakshmi puja and to goddess Durga during Navaratri. Panakam is considered as cooling and refreshing drink. Hence, I make it during the summer as an alternative to artificially flavoured fizzy drinks. This healthy drink made from brown sugar and lemon juice is flavoured with cardamom powder and ginger powder. Sometimes black pepper powder is also added for that extra punch. Orange juice can also be added instead of lemon juice to balance the taste. However, such a blend is not offered to the god.
Ingredients:
Brown sugar - 1cup
Lemon juice - 2tsps
Cardamom powder -2tsps
Dry ginger powder -1tsp
Method:
Soak the brown sugar in two cups of water for one hour. Allow it dissolve completely. Strain it if necessary. Add the other ingredients. Dilute with more water to balance the taste. Chill and serve immediately.
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