Panchamritham Recipe

Panchamritham is a offering for God this dish is prepared across southindian. The word "pancha" means five, and "amirtham" means delicacy. The origins of Panchamrit can be traced back to ancient India. It is believed to have been created by the god himself as a divine nectar to rejuvenate the body and mind. Panchamritham nectars of God or the potion of immortality in mythology (amrut). Follow and prepare this ancient recipe offer this during your prayers and seek divine blessings for your loved ones. 

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Ingredients:

2 Cups Chopped Bananas 

4 Dried Figs

5 Almonds

5 Cashews

5 Dates 

20 Raisins 

2 Tbsp Rock Candy Sugar (Kalkandu)

2 Tbsp Powdered Jaggery 

2 Tbsp Honey 

2 Cardamoms 

1 Pinch Edible Camphor (Pachai Karpooram)

2 Tsp Ghee

Prep:

Grate the jaggery into fine powder.

Wash and peel the banana.

Chop the banana into half and then into bite size half moons.

Crush the cardamom in a mortar and pestle.

Remove the seeds from dates and chop it into tiny pieces.

Chop the dried figs into tiny pieces.

We can also chop the nuts into tiny pieces. 

If the rock candy is in large chunks crush it into tiny pieces. Do not powder the rock candy.

 

Method:

In a mixing bowl combine the chopped banana, nuts, raisins, dates, figs, rock candy, jaggery, edible camphor, and honey. 

Mix all the ingredients till well combined and transfer to a serving dish. 

Offer the panchamritham to God and serve...Enjoy!