Panakam - Authentic Indian Festive DrinkVeg

1

Pour 1 litre (4 cups) of water into a large bowl.

2

Lightly crush 4-5 green cardamom pods, remove the seeds, and place them in a mortar and pestle. Add a few strands of saffron. Crush these into a fine powder.

3

Squeeze the juice from 2 limes into the water.

4

Extract 2 teaspoons of ginger juice by grating fresh ginger and using a press, then add it to the bowl.

5

Add the prepared cardamom and saffron powder to the mixture.

6

Add 10 tablespoons of jaggery powder.

7

Stir the mixture well until the jaggery is completely dissolved. Chill well and serve cold, or serve at room temperature.