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Panakam recipe | Chalimidi vadapappu | Sri rama navami recipes

By swasthi , on May 21, 2019, 15 Comments, Jump to Recipe

Panakam recipe – Sri rama navami recipes . Panakam, chalimidi, vadapappu are some of the naivedyams that are offered to Lord Rama during Sri Rama Navami, Goddess Varalakshmi during varalakshmi vratam / puja and to goddess Durga during Durga Navaratri. Sri Ram Navami falls on the 9th day of chaitra masa every year and it was on this day Lord Sri Rama was born. So this day is celebrated as a festival by Hindus.

panakam recipe

Panakam, chalimidi & vadapappu are considered to be auspicious and prepared on special occasions like festivals, wedding etc.

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Panakam is a traditional beverage made with jaggery, water & cardamom powder. It is a custom to make panakam for Sri Rama Navami in temples. It is offered to the Lord & them distributed among the devotees.

Chalimidi is a sweet dish made with rice flour, jaggery and cardamom powder. There are two ways of making chalimidi – pachi chalimidi and pakam chalimidi. I have included the recipes of both in the recipe card. For pooja we usually prepare the pachi chalimidi.

Vada pappu is nothing but soaked and drained moong dal. Chalimidi is served with vada pappu.

Usually these 3 are prepared and offered in combination.

I got to prepare these on the day of ugadi for naivedhyam. This time I offered panakam and chalimidi vadpappu too for ugadi to make the naivedhyam count 7. Since they are easy to prepare, i chose them. Chalimidi looks dry since the pictures were shot after 6 hours of preparing it.

If you are looking for more naivedhyam recipes or andhra festival recipes check out
Poornam boorelu
Garelu
Rava appalu,
Bellam paramannam
Senaga pappu paysam
Chakkara pongal

making panakam recipe

Panakam recipe and chalimidi vadapappu recipes

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Panakam

Panakam is a beverage prepared with jaggery, cardamom powder and water. Ingredients like pepper powder and ginger powder can also be added. 
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Prep Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour
Servings2
AuthorSwasthi

Ingredients (1 cup = 240ml )

for panakam

  • 4 tbsp. Jaggery Grated
  • 2 cups Water
  • Pinch cardamom powder (1 large cardamom)
  • Pinch dry ginger powder (or sonti/ saunt)
  • Pinch pepper (coarsely crushed)

for Vadapappu

  • ¼ cup moong dal (or pesara pappu)

For pachi chalimidi (naivedyam)

  • ½ cup jaggery
  • 1 cup Rice flour (even the store bought flour works fine)
  • few tbsp. water

For pakam chalimidi

  • ¼ cup ghee plus 1 tbsp
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 cup rice
  • ¼ cup coconut pieces
  • 2 pinches cardamom powder
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Instructions

Making panakam recipe

  • Mix jaggery and water and stir till jaggery melts. Strain to remove impurities.
  • Add cardamom, ginger powder and crushed pepper. Panakam is ready. This is traditional panakam offered to god. There are also variations where lemon juice is squeezed. If you prefer you can also add little lemon juice but not sure if it is offered to god.

Making vadapappu

  • Soak moong dal for one to 2 hours. Drain off the water completely. This is vadapappu.

Making pachi chalimidi

  • Mix jaggery and rice flour well. Sprinkle little water and knead well to get a dough. Do not add too much water. Dough should hold shape. Pachi chalimidi is ready. 

Making pakam chalimidi (with ingredients below)

  • Wash 1 cup rice well. Soak it overnight in enough water.
  • Next morning, drain the water. Leave it in the colander until all the water is completely drained but the rice is still moist.
  • Add the rice to a blender and make a very fine powder or flour.
  • Sieve it using a very fine mess or sieve. Measure 1 cup of the flour for making chalimidi. Keep this ready. You will be left with little excess flour. You can use that for some other recipe.
  • Roast ¼ cup chopped coconut pieces in ¼ plus 1 tbsp ghee till you get a nice aroma. The coconut pieces have to turn slightly golden in color. Set the pan aside with coconut and ghee together. 
  • Add half cup sugar along with half cup water to a large pot.
  • Boil the mixture until it reaches a soft ball consistency. Drop a spoonful of syrup in a bowl of water, you must be able to make a ball.
  • Immediately add ghee and coconut, give a quick stir. Move it away from the stove.  Add cardamom powder.
  • Add  ¾ cup sieved rice flour. Mix well to remove lumps. You must be quick in doing this. Depending on the consistency, you may need to add more flour, about 2 to 4 tbsps. You will need to stop adding if you feel the mixture is too thick.  The mixture has to be slightly runny, it will firm after cooling.
  • Add another table spoon of ghee at the end. This prevents it looking dry like mine. Cool it thoroughly. 
  • Enjoy chalimidi with family and friends.
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Alternative quantities provided in the recipe card are for 1x only, original recipe.

For best results follow my detailed step-by-step photo instructions and tips above the recipe card.

NUTRITION INFO (estimation only)

Nutrition Facts
Panakam
Amount Per Serving
Calories 694 Calories from Fat 9
% Daily Value*
Fat 1g2%
Sodium 13mg1%
Potassium 290mg8%
Carbohydrates 154g51%
Fiber 9g38%
Sugar 76g84%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin C 1.1mg1%
Calcium 54mg5%
Iron 2.8mg16%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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I’m Swasthi shreekanth, the recipe developer, food photographer & food writer behind Swasthis recipes. My aim is to help you cook great Indian food with my time-tested recipes. After 2 decades of experience in practical Indian cooking I started this blog to help people cook better & more often at home. Whether you are a novice or an experienced cook I am sure Swasthi’s Recipes will assist you to enhance your cooking skills.
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  2. Sara Iyer says

    September 30, 2019

    Thanks am looking forward to following your recipes..

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    • swasthi says

      October 2, 2019

      Welcome Sara!

      Reply
  3. Sree says

    April 14, 2019

    Hi Swasthi Garu. Happy sri Rama Navami. You have been my saviour since I am new to cooking and I live with my husband and a 10 months old kid. Your recipes are so helpful and tastes similar as my mom would prepare. Can’t thank you enough.🙏

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    • swasthi says

      April 14, 2019

      You are welcome Sree,
      Wish you all too a very Happy Sri Rama Navami. So happy to know the recipes taste similar to your mom’s. Thanks a lot for the comment. Have a great day!
      🙂

      Reply
  4. Bush says

    March 25, 2018

    5 stars
    Great recipes Swasthi,
    Thank you so much
    For your work

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    • swasthi says

      March 26, 2018

      Welcome Bush,
      Thanks for reading

      Reply
  5. annu says

    August 28, 2015

    5 stars
    i like your post

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    • swasthi says

      August 28, 2015

      Thanks Annu

      Reply
  6. nirmala says

    March 28, 2015

    It’s nice.

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    • swasthi says

      March 28, 2015

      Thanks Nirmala

      Reply
  7. veena says

    March 27, 2015

    all looks beautiful.. Happy Rama Navami

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    • swasthi says

      March 27, 2015

      Thank you
      Wish you too a very Happy Rama Navami Veena
      🙂

      Reply
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  9. nandoos Kitchen says

    April 5, 2014

    Super recipes.. Nice presentation..

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  10. Sireesha Puppala says

    April 4, 2014

    telugu vantalu looks super traditional and very neat preparation..

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  11. Hari Chandana P says

    April 4, 2014

    Traditional and wonderful recipes.. Divine!!

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