Sanjeev Kapoor

Pannagam

Cane jaggery-flavored drink

Preparation info
  • Serves

    4

    • Difficulty

      Easy

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By Sanjeev Kapoor

Published 2011

  • About

In South India, the birth of the Hindu god Lord Rama is celebrated during the festival of Rama Navami, and this drink is served to the devotees. It is served in small portions after the prayers are over. In some places, lemon juice is used instead of tamarind.

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup (150 grams) grated cane jaggery
  • 2-inch (5-

Method

  1. Put the jaggery in a bowl, add 1½ cups (300 ml) water, and soak for 10 to 15 minutes. Stir until the jaggery dissolves. Strain the mixture through a fine sieve into another bowl.
  2. Put the dried ginger, cardamom, and peppercorns in a spice grinder and grind to a fine