Giveaway Prasaadams For NAVARAATRI KOLU- Panchaamrutam -Fruit, Nut And Honey Mix

PANCHAAMRUTAM / RASAAYANA

The word Panchaamrutam means five nectars. Panchaamrutam or Rasaayana is basically a mixture of banana slices, fresh coconut gratings, honey, powdered jaggery and ghee. It is an essential item in all traditional poojaas.

                                                 

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Panchaamruta snaanam ( bath ) is one of the various snaanams offered to a diety. It is then given to the devotees as prasaadam.The ancient idols of dieties in ancient temples, were usually made of medicinal substances. When the panchaamrutam is poured over the diety during abhishekam ( holy bath ), it acquires some of the idol's medicinal properties. Savouring this prasaadam and the intense  positive thoughts of the faithful devotee helps in curing his illnesses.
Panchaamrutam / Rasaayana is a traditional dish given as prasaadam in many temples.It is also prepared along with other sweets and savouries during festivals.

      

THIS CHANNAPATNA DOLL HAS HIS HEAD FIXED ON A SPRING, AND THUS HE NODS

HIS HEAD AT THE SLIGHTEST TOUCH.

                                                

THIS IS  A TOY GANESHA FROM CHANNAPATNA , THE TOY TOWN  OF KARNATAKA.THE TRADITION OF TOY MAKING IN CHANNAPATNA DATES BACK TO THE TIME OF TIPU SULTAN. THE ARTISANS WERE BROUGHT DOWN FROM PERSIA TO TRAIN THE LOCAL CRAFTSMEN IN TOY MAKING.THEY USED THE LOCAL WOOD AND HERBAL DYES TO MAKE THE FAMOUS CHANNAPATNA TOYS.

Panchaamrutam /Rasaayana is a healthy and easy to prepare giveaway prasaadam for Navaraatri.

With the mentioned  basic ingredients other fruits like apples, oranges, raisins, cashew nuts and various  other ingredients can also be added to lend  colour and a festive look to the Panchaamrutam / Rasaayana.

INGREDIENTS

Sliced sweet bananas - 2 cups
Raisins - 2 tbsp
Cashew nuts - 2 tbsps
Fresh coconut gratings - 2 tbsps
Honey - 2 tbsps
Powdered jaggery - 2 tbsps
( I added 2 tbsps of diamond sugar )
Cardamom powder - 1 pinch


                                                 

METHOD

1. Mix all the ingredients together except the banana.
2. Slice and mix in the banana to the above mixture.
3. Add cardamom powder.
4.If you want to add apple pieces, add a few drops of lime juice to the cut apple pieces and shake them  well in a closed container before adding to the Panchaamrutam / Rasaayana.


                                                  

Offer the Fruit and nut nectar to Mother Goddess and give away the Panchaamruta prasaadam in leaf cups to your guests on a happy Navaraatri evening.

Dry Fruits Milkshake

Dry Fruits Milkshake is the one which I love to drink in all seasons. It is the best and easy source of energy supplement for all including kids. It also contains essential nutrients.

Few Benefits as per my knowledge:

1) Dates are source of fiber, glucose and fructose and easy digestiable.

2) Figs provides rich iron which keep our body very active.

3) Cashews are used for protecting our body and nervous system.

4) Raisins are used to avoid constipation(My Mom's tip) as it is rich in fibre.

5) Almonds are source of Iron, copper, phosphorus and vitamin B1 and E. It
also has few cancer fighting qualities and strengthen bones and teeth.



Basic Information:
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Serves: 2



Ingredients:



Dried Figs - 5 nos

Seedless Dates - 4 nos

Mixture of Raisins, Almonds and Cashewnuts - 1/4 cups

Cold Milk - 2 cups

Honey - 1 tablespoon (Optional)



Method:



1) Grind all the ingredients except milk and honey in a food processor/mixer to a fine paste.

2) Then, Add milk and honey(If using). Continue mixing for 2 minute or till you get the smooth texture.

3) Pour in glasses and serve chill.

Note:

1) You can also soak almonds for few hours and use. Remove the skins if you are doing so.

2) Additional dried fruits like apricots, peaches can also be added. It is absolutely your choice.

3) I usually do not add honey. I feel the sweetness in the dates are sufficient for me.

Blueberry Chiffon Cake

I made this light, fluffy and moist chiffon cake couple of weeks ago and now only have some time to share. It's made by my homemade blueberry sauce and a simple touch up of fresh cream with digestive cookie crumbs. My guests love it very much and so do I. Hope you like it too! OK, I got to go now, very tired today. Cheers!

Recipe from 戚枫蛋糕秘方传授 20 inches cm chiffon pan

(Egg white mixture)

Egg whites 180g

Caster sugar  90g

Corn flour 10g

(Egg yolk mixture)

Egg yolk 70g

Water 20g

Vegetable oil 60g

Blueberry sauce 80g

Lemon juice 10g

plain flour 90g

Caster sugar 20g

Fresh Cream 300ml

Some digestive biscuits crumbs

Some fresh blueberries and mint leaves

1. Blueberry sauce was made with 125g fresh blueberries, splash of water, half of lemon juice and a tablespoon of caster sugar. Cook all the ingredients in a medium low heat until it become a not too thick consistency. Cool and ready to use.


2. Mix all the egg yolks mixture except flour. When everything well combined then add in sifted flour. Mix everything well combine and no lumps left. The mixture would be quite thick and smooth.


3. Beat the egg whites in a clean large bowl until peak foam. Gradually add in sugar, one tablespoon at a time. Then finally add in corn flour. Make sure the corn flour mix well in the egg mixture. The egg whites mixture should be peak foam, smooth and shiny.


4. Gently fold in 1/3 of the egg whites mixture into the egg yolks mixture. When everything well combine then gently fold in the 1/2 of the remaining egg whites mixture. Lastly, fold in the remaining egg whites mixture. 


5. Pour the well mix mixture into a 20cm chiffon cake tin and bake at a 160-170'C preheated oven for 40 - 50 minutes. After baked, let the baked cake turn upside down for cooling before unmold it.


6. Unmold the cake and frost with whipped cream and coat the cookies crumb at the side.