Mar 27, 2007

Panaka and Majiga Neeru


Today is Sri Rama Navami and its a tradition to offer Panaka ( Sweetened Water) and Majiga Neeru (Diluted Butter Milk) as Prasad (Neivedyam) to Sri Rama. Lord Sri Rama's Birthday is celebrated every year as Sri Rama Navami.

Ingredients for Panaka: (Sweetened Water)

1 Cup Water

2 teaspoon - Jaggery / brown sugar

3 pods - Elachi (Cardamomn)

2 drops Lemon Juice

Pinch of Salt and Pepper

Pinch of Dried Ginger Powder

Method:

Mix all the ingredients and stir until even distribution.

Ingredients for Majiga Neeru: (Diluted Butter Milk)

1/2 Cup Yogurt / Thick Curd

1/2 Cup Water

Few Curry leaves

Pinch of Salt

Pinch of Asafoetida Powder

Method:

Mix all the Ingredients and Stir until even distribution.