This Muskmelon Panakkam Is A Rendition Of Lord Rama's Fave Drink; Recipe Inside| Curly Tales

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What Is Muskmelon Panakam?

Panakam, a South Indian summer cooler is believed to be Lord Rama's favourite drink. Saraswathy Paati shared a Muskmelon Panakam recipe.

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Ingredients 

- 1 muskmelon - 1 cup of jaggery - 2 cups of water - 2 inches of ginger - 2-3 pods of cardamom seeds - 5-6 peppercorns - Lime juice

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Step 1 

First, peel the muskmelon and cut it into two halves. Scoop out the seeds. 

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Then, finely chop one half of the muskmelon. 

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Step 2

Chop the other muskmelon into chunks, add cardamom pods, black pepper, ginger and salt and grind until smooth. 

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Step 3

Dissolve jaggery in water. 

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Step 4

Finally, mix the jaggery water, ground muskmelon mixture and finely chopped muskmelon pieces together. Squeeze lime juice and your Muskmelon Panakkam is ready!  

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Step 5

When will you make this Muskmelon Panakam?

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