Panchamrit/ Charnamrit
Panchamrit or Charnamrit is a traditional beverage made especially during Hindu Poojas and religious occasions. It is offered to Gods and is considered as the most holy and sacred offering.
Panchamrit is a sanskrit word, ‘Panch’ means ‘Five’ and ‘Amrit’ means ‘The Nectar of Gods’. That is why panchamrit is also called the ‘Drink of Gods’.
The panch or five nectars are- Milk, Curd, Ghee, Sugar and Honey. All the five ingredients used to make it have symbolic meaning and are of significant importance. Milk represents purity and piousness, Curd is for prosperity and focus, Ghee is for nourishment and well being, Sugar adds blissfulness and sweetness and Honey depicts dedication and unity (as it is produced jointly by honeybees).
The addition of Ganga jal or the Holy water of River Ganga and Holy basil leaves or Tulsi leaves makes the Panchamrit all the more holy and sacred.
Panchamrit has many health benefits. It not only nourishes and nurtures the body but also increases immunity.
The prepared Panchamrit is offered to God by keeping the prepared bowl in front of God.
After the pooja, you can serve it as Prasad to everyone.
Have a divine and blissful day!
Let’s see how to make this blissful recipe-
INGREDIENTS:
Cow’s Milk- 1 cup
Cow’s Milk Curd/yogurt- 1/4th cup
Cow’s Milk Clarified butter/ Ghee- 1 teaspoon
Sugar/ Sugar powder- 2 tablespoon
Honey- 2 teaspoon
Ganga jal (sacred water)- 1 teaspoon
Holy Basil leaves/ Tulsi leaves- 4-5
Makhana/ Foxnuts- 4-5 (cut into small pieces)
Cashew nuts- 2-3, chopped
Almonds- 2-3, chopped
DIRECTIONS:
Boil the milk and let it come to room temperature. (To increase the longevity of Panchamrit the milk should be boiled before using)
Whisk the yogurt/curd until smooth.
In a deep bowl add milk.
Add in curd and whisk well.
Next, add ghee, sugar powder, honey and ganga jal.
Mix everything well.
Garnish with tulsi leaves, Makhana pieces and chopped nuts.
(Addition of makhanas and nuts is totally optional).
Keep the prepared Panchamrit in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
Next, offer the Panchamrit to God by keeping the prepared bowl of panchamrit in front of God.
After the pooja, you can serve it as Prasad to everyone.
Have a divine and blissful day!
Recipe Card
Panchamrit/ Charnamrit
Panchamrit or Charnamrit is a traditional beverage made especially during Hindu Poojas and religious occasions. It is made with five elements- Milk, Curd, Ghee, Sugar and Honey.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2
INGREDIENTS:
Cow’s Milk- 1 cup
Cow’s Milk Curd/yogurt- 1/4th cup
Cow’s Milk Clarified butter/ Ghee- 1 teaspoon
Sugar/ Sugar powder- 2 tablespoon
Honey- 2 teaspoon
Ganga jal (sacred water)- 1 teaspoon
Holy Basil leaves/ Tulsi leaves- 4-5
Makhana/ Foxnuts- 4-5 (cut into small pieces)
Cashew nuts- 2-3, chopped
Almonds- 2-3, chopped
DIRECTIONS:
Boil the milk and let it come to room temperature. (To increase the longevity of Panchamrit the milk should be boiled before using)
Whisk the yogurt/curd until smooth.
In a deep bowl add milk.
Add in curd and whisk well.
Next, add ghee, sugar powder, honey and ganga jal.
Mix everything well.
Garnish with tulsi leaves, Makhana pieces and chopped nuts.
(Addition of makhanas and nuts is totally optional).
Keep the prepared Panchamrit in the fridge for 2-3 hours.
Next, offer the Panchamrit to God by keeping the prepared bowl of panchamrit in front of God.
After the pooja, you can serve it as Prasad to everyone.
Have a divine and blissful day!