Below are the dishes that is done as part of Naivedyam during the pooja.
1.Panaka
Panaka is a refreshing and cooling traditional juice prepared during festivals, especially during summer months. It is healthy and delicious and prepared with simple ingredients.
Ingredients
Method-In a vessel add the grated jaggery and add water , Keep stirring till it gets dissolved. Next add fresh chopped ginger . Boil the mixture and filter it. Add crushed cardamom and pepper to it. Mix well .
Enjoy this Panaka cold !
2.Butter Milk
1.Panaka
Panaka is a refreshing and cooling traditional juice prepared during festivals, especially during summer months. It is healthy and delicious and prepared with simple ingredients.
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| Panaka |
- 2-3 cups of water
- ½ tsp grated fresh ginger
- 2-3 tbsp grated jaggery
- ½ tsp crushed peppercorns
- 1 tsp cardamom powder
- Lemon Juice (opt)
Method-In a vessel add the grated jaggery and add water , Keep stirring till it gets dissolved. Next add fresh chopped ginger . Boil the mixture and filter it. Add crushed cardamom and pepper to it. Mix well .
Enjoy this Panaka cold !
2.Butter Milk
Cucumber Buttermilk is a yummy refreshing buttermilk with dash of cucumber or Southekayi. Healthy and tasty.
Ingredients
- Cucumber shreds-1 cup
- Buttermilk-2 cups
- Ginger -1/2 tsp grated
- Chat masala-1/2 tsp
- Green chilly-1 (opt)
- Hing-pinch
- Pepper powder-pinch
- Salt-as per taste
- Coriander Leaves-few
Method- In a blender, add the above items and blend it well. Strain this blended buttermilk and add a bit of chaat masala on top and serve chilled.
3. Heserubele Kosambri
4. Payasam
You can also prepare Payasa or Kheer for the festival.
Happy Rama Navami All ! Have a great festive time !
