This is a popular offering at temples and a very tasty dish! Sharing the basic version and variations of Panchamrut (a.k.a Panchamrutam)!
Panchamrut is a sanskrit word. Pancha + Amrut, where Pancha means 5, and Amrut means Nectar of Gods. Panchamrut is a blend of 5 ingredients which, when combined together in right quantity, enhance the quality of each other and give the best results.
1. Basic recipe
For good health, 1-2 teaspoons should be a good amount to eat in a day on an empty stomach(as a holy offering)
ingredients
- Milk
- Yoghurt (Curd)
- Sugar
- Honey
- Ghee
preparation
To make it mix 2 tsps of Yoghurt, Honey, Ghee and mash in a bowl, add a tsp of Ghee and 1/4 cup of milk.
The mixture is best eaten fresh. It can be stored and eaten within 2-hour duration for best results.
Some prefer to use jaggery instead of granulated sugar
2. recipe for those suffering with mal-nutrition
For children who are picky eaters, suffer from anemia and mal-nutrition, this is suggested as a recipe to help them recover (to be eaten for a specific period).
Ingredients:
Set 1: Milk, Yoghurt (Curd), Honey, Sugar/Jaggery and Ghee
Set 2: Additionally – Raisins, Bananas, dried Dates, Kalkandu (rock sugar)
Preparation
- Mix the ingredients in Set 1 as in the basic recipe above.
- Add 5 raisins, 1/2 banana, 3 dates, and 2 tsp rock sugar into the same and mix.
The mixture is best eaten fresh. It can be stored and eaten within 4-hour duration for best results.
3. recipe for women
Women tend to get anemic during their puberty and/or menopause. Iron content in the body fluctuates tending to anemia and other issues. A version of this recipe is suggested for women to promote better health and well-being.
Ingredients:
Set 1: Milk, Yoghurt (Curd), Honey, Sugar/Jaggery and Ghee
Set 2: Additionally – Raisins, Bananas, dried Dates, Kalkandu (rock sugar)
Set 3: Dried figs
Preparation
- Mix the ingredients in Set 1 as in the basic recipe above.
- Add 5 raisins, 1/2 banana, 3 dates, and 2 tsp rock sugar into the same and mix.
- Add 2 dried figs chopped into pieces and mix.
The mixture is best eaten fresh. It can be stored and eaten within 4-hour duration for best results.
Health benefits:
It should be eaten every day, preferably in the morning, on an empty stomach.
- It boosts immunity and helps in physical growth.
- Nourishes the skin and keeps hair healthy
- Aids a smoother pregnancy as well
- Healthy for women during puberty/menopause
- It provides general strength
- Vitalizes the brain
Did you Know
In Palani temple (in South India), Panchamrutam is made without using milk. Instead local plantains are used. Helps increase shelf life as well!