Panchamrut Recipe (Panchamrit, Charnamrut)
Servings: 6 people
Calories: 84kcal
Panchamrut (Panchamrit, Charnamrut) is a traditional ayurvedic concoction made for Hindu poojas and religious rituals. It is made using 5 ingredients (Paanch Amrut) and is considered holy and sacred. Here is how to make it.
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Ingredients
- ½ litre cow milk do not boil the milk
- 200 grams cow milk plain yogurt (dahi)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 10-12 Indian holy basil (tulsi) torn into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon cow milk ghee
- 10-12 foxnuts (makhana) cut into small pieces
- 1 teaspoon chironji
- 1 tablespoon chopped almonds
- 1 tablespoon chopped cashew nuts
- 1 tablespoon shredded dry coconut
- 1 tablespoon chopped raisins
- 1 teaspoon Ganga jal
Instructions
- Add all the ingredients to a bowl and mix well. Try to use a silver or a bronze bowl to mix the ingredients for the best result.
- Refrigerate for 1-2 hours before serving.
- Pour in small bowls or glasses and serve.
Notes
Do not keep the panchamrut for more than a day since it is made using raw (not boiled) milk.
This recipe can be easily doubled or tripled as per your requirement. Make sure to stick to the proportions.
In South India, people add chopped ripe bananas and chopped fresh coconut to their recipes. In Kerala, some households add tender coconut water to this prasad, which is also called Panchakavya.
Nutrition
Calories: 84kcal | Carbohydrates: 8g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 2mg | Potassium: 43mg | Sugar: 5g | Calcium: 46mg | Iron: 0.6mg