Panakam Panagam

Serves 4

10 mins

143 Kcal

Panakam Panagam is a vital South Indian drink mainly prepared for the festival of Sri Rama Navami. This cooling summer drinks recipe has a lot of jaggery, tamarind, and spices. The panakam panagam is known for its sweet-sour-spicy flavours that go well together. The Panakam Panagam recipe is easy to prepare, refreshing, and healthy. To make Panakam Panagam, start by dissolving jaggery in water. The jaggery makes the drink sweet and yet imparts vital minerals to the drink. In this jaggery water, extract from the tamarind fruit is added for a tangy flavour, and a pinch of dry ginger powder (sonti) provides a mild heat. To this, black pepper and cardamom add their fragrance and depth; however, it is at one's discretion. This sweet, tangy, and spicy drink is a refreshing chilled concoction that replenishes the thirst while beating the heat. Not only is Panakam Panagam hydrating, but it also aids in digestion and provides an instant burst of energy; hence, it is the perfect drink for hot weather or even after your meal. Such a simple recipe for Panakam Panagam, wholesome ingredients make it a great drink to enjoy when looking for something natural and full of flavour. Let this tasty drink brighten up any festival or gathering as a refreshing treat on warm days!

Ingredients required for Panakam Panagam

1 cup jaggery
2 lemon juice
1 tsp ground cardamom
1 tsp ground ginger

Cooking steps for Panakam Panagam

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If you're on the hunt for a drink that hits the sweet spot between refreshing, spicy, and tangy, this panakam panagam recipe is your new go-to.
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This South Indian gem is the ultimate chill-out drink, perfect for when you need to cool down and feel fancy all at once.
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Start with 1 cup of grated jaggery (or palm sugar if you're feeling bougie) and toss it into a bowl.
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Add just enough warm water to cover it and let it vibe for a few minutes until it dissolves into a syrupy, golden dream.
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Once it's all melted, strain it to ditch any sneaky lumps or impurities.
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Now, mix your jaggery syrup with about 5 cups of water.
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Adjust the water.
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Squeeze the juice of two fresh lemons into the mix.
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Stir it up, and you're already halfway to greatness.
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Now, for the spicy flair that makes panakam iconic.
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Toss in a teaspoon of ground cardamom for that warm, floral aroma and a teaspoon of dried ginger powder (aka chukku) for a little heat.
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These spices are the secret sauce that turns your drink from basic to boss-level.
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Stir everything together until it's smooth and perfectly blended.
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Time for a taste test.
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Feeling like it needs a little more sweetness? Add a pinch of extra jaggery.
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Want it more zesty? Hit it with another squeeze of lemon.
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This is your moment to make it your own.
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Pop your panakam panagam into the fridge for a few hours.
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Once it's ice-cold and you're ready to serve, pour it into glasses and, if you're feeling extra, throw in a mint sprig as a garnish.
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Mint is optional but oh-so-refreshing.
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And there you have it.
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This recipe of Panakam panagam is just simply fantastic & perfect for you.

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FAQs

What makes Panakam Panagam tasty?

Panakam is another synonym for Panagam, an Indian refreshing and flavourous drink prepared mainly with jaggery, water, lemon, and spices like black pepper, cardamom, and ginger powder. The unique taste of Panakam is attributed to the sweet, tangy, and spicy flavours. A most welcome contrast to this sweetness comes from the tanginess of lemon juice, while slight warmth and richness are added with spices. Enhanced flavour and cooling from the spices mean that Panakam is a deliciously soothing drink during summers.

How to prepare Panakam (Panagam)?

Panakam Panagam is best chilled. This is just the thing to have in the searing heat of a long summer day or a festival like Sri Rama Navami. Serve Panakam, filtered to remove insoluble jaggery and spice, in glasses. Or toss a slice of lemon or cardamom powder for that extra zing in your flavour. Panakam is usually a cooling, refreshing drink after meals and a festival drink offered to clients/visitors. It will go well together with light snack meals and festival feasting.

How to store Panakam (Panagam)?

For storage, Panakam can be kept inside an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to two days, or it will turn stale. Since all-natural ingredients are present, such as jaggery and spices, must be consumed immediately to savour all the flavour and health benefits. It should be stirred before serving since the ingredients may descend. You could store it in the fridge for a longer shelf life.