Friday, May 20, 2011

Pazhani Panchamritham

Pazhani is one of the famous abodes of Lord Muruga.Panchamirtham is used for Abhishekam which is then offered as Prasatham.It is belived that this Panchamirtham has medicinal properties as well since it is used for Abhishekam and also stays good for a longer period of time without refrigerating.The taste and flavor is unique here.
Pancha - Five Amritham - Nectar indicates that this prasad is made of five major ingredients.There are various versions of Panchamirthams with different ingredients (e.g curd, milk, rasins etc). I got the basic information of Panchamirtham prepared at Pazhani at http://www.palanimurugantemple.org .It is said that Virupachi banana is used that has less water content  mixed with Kandasari sugar.
I am posting a simple Panchamirtham recipe which can be prepared in minutes and ideal for all the poojas at home




Ingredients
Ripe Banana: 2 medium sized (Hill banana)
Chopped Dates: 4
Grated Jaggery : 2 tablepoons
Honey: 1 tsp
Ghee: 1 tsp
Cardomom: 2 pods


Procedure:
Step1:
Mash the banana


Step2:
Add the finely chopped dates


Step3:
Add jaggery and mix well


Step4:
Finally add honey, ghee and cardomom and mix well.At this stage you will definitely feel the divine aroma



Thanks to Priya of NowServing for reminding me of a classical melody of Sudha Raghunathan
"Kumara malai kuyilinam koovum isai ketkuthu' where she sings about Pazhani Panchamirtham
"Pazhani malai panchamirtham naavile inikuthu..."

39 comments:

  1. Paarkave attagasama erukku...super tasty recipe ahh pottu asathareenga :) thanks for the info too

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  2. wow..such a simple and nice sweet..Thanx for the recipe..
    Saranya
    http://www.foodandtaste.blogspot.com/

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  3. nice one...so good...This looks so yummy...But you wont get the real taste of that temple panchamirtham..it is unique..Nobody can beat that..SO you agreee with me..

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  4. unique version of panchamrutham!

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  5. don't know if you will believe this or not, but this is one of my most fav memories of all pandigais at home which I still continue of course and was dying to blog it :) who better than you to pave the path :) Awesome post, Don't know if you listen to carnatic music, but Sudha's song, Kumara Malai Kuyilinaam - Lovely song where she sings about the pazhani panvhamritham - brings tears to my eyes every time! sorry did not mean to go on...but this is a dear post!

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  6. Classic and delicious recipe.. looks tempting !!

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  7. The food for the gods is a treat for the devotees...love this.

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  8. wow looks very good!!!!
    i nvr knew abt it...just read da comment above......"now serving" has written.....
    is it that tasty....wait i'll try this week end and let u knw......

    It looks very yummy!!!!!!thnx for nice post

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  9. I love that song too - Big fan of Muruga :)Tape her next time and share :))

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  10. My mom makes this for festivals and I just devour this...

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  12. Wow .. looks yummy .. first time I am seeing a recipe for this.

    Vardhini
    VardhinisKitchen

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  13. looks very yummy..mouthwatering dish..kudos to u for posting wonderful sweet recipes...

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  14. You rock, I make it at home every Friday for pooja. Never thought should blog about it. Will be surely useful for many looking for this divine recipe.

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  15. Panchamritam looks divine. Thank you for the detailed recipe.

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  16. Looks yummy....thanks for sharing the recipe dear

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  17. yummy and mouthwatering.. u r taking us on a southern India sojourn dear :)

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  18. I am learning a lot about South..this is good information and will surely try this for our next pooja..tell me which bannana shud be used..south has a lot of variety..:))

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  19. WOW!!!Even Palani Murugan will not be able to resist this:-)

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  20. So traditional and touching:) I made my yearly visit to palani when I was in India last month and had a taste of the panchamurtham.... looks truly divine..
    Reva

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  21. This is so smooth and droolworthy! A delectable sweet!

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  22. Makes me nostalgic, havent had since a long, super inviting panchamritham..

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  23. this is my fav...never tried at home..so delicious..
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  25. Looks so divine...v handy recipe whenever there is pooja in house:)

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  26. love u for posting this!!! Awesome step by step explanation! Bookmarked for sure!!!

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  27. Pazhani panchamritham looks awesome. Nice recipe.

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  28. Great to see panchamirtham recipe!

    Have read all your blogging marathon posts! Nice collection of recipes! Hats off to your excellent and dedicated posts! :) :)

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  30. Really!! Its great :)
    I did my order.

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  31. Hi Amuthiskitchen,

    yesterday i prepared panchamirtham to do abhisekam to lord shiva

    it came very well

    thanks for your yomen service


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  32. Hi Amuthiskitchen

    yesterday i prepared panchamirtham based on your steps

    it came very well

    regards
    karthik

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