Beat the summer heat with Panakam, a refreshing South Indian drink made with jaggery, lemon, and spices. Quick to prepare, it cools the body and uplifts your energy naturally. Tap to read!
Ingredients
Half a cup of Jaggery powder, one lemon, two cardamoms, one-fourth teaspoon dry ginger powder, Sukku, a pinch of edible camphor pachai karpooram, a pinch of salt, water, Holy basil leaves, Thulasi, a pinch of nutmeg powder.
Gather ingredients
You need to collect all the required ingredients neatly, from jaggery, lemon, cardamom, dry ginger, salt, camphor, to nutmeg.
Dissolve jaggery
Afterwards, try to dissolve jaggery completely in clean drinking water. Here you should ensure there are no lumps and it’s well mixed.
Add lemon juice
Now, add lemon juice, powdered spices, salt, edible camphor, and stir thoroughly to create a uniform blend.
Strain drink
After that, you have to strain the drink, then add tulsi leaves and cardamom skin for enhanced flavour and a cooling effect.
Information credits
This recipe is sourced from the Raks Kitchen’s website, which offers homemade recipes. You can make alterations to this recipe to suit your needs and taste.