Panchamrita is an important type of food, notably 5 sweet foods used mainly in Hindu, Jain and puja worship. It is commonly an offering during pooj post. The mixture is usually prepared from a set of ingredients as described below which are used to ‘bathe’ or anoint icons that represent a divinity especially shiva. It is viewed as a form of sanctification as well as a reassertion or promotion of the immortal essence of that deity being worshipped.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients:
- 1 cup yoghurt
- 1 cup milk
- 1 tbsp ghee
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp panch meva, chopped
- Few holi basil leaves (tulsi)
Method:
Mix together all the ingredients and serve immediately
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Nice
Brilliant recipe again.
I tried this out on my Indian friends and they loved the flavours. They thought westerners didn’t understand the concept but we know how to create flavour.