Authentic Panchamirtham Recipe – Traditional Palani Temple Prasad

Specially offered as prasad in the Palani Murugan Temple)

Ingredients:

1. 5 ripe bananas (small varieties like Ilakkiya or Robusta are best)
2. ¼ cup powdered jaggery
3. 2 tablespoons honey
4. 2 tablespoons ghee
5. 2 tablespoons dates (chopped)
6. 1 tablespoon raisins
7. 1 tablespoon cashews (chopped)
8. ½ teaspoon cardamom powder

Method:

1. Mashing the Bananas:

Peel the bananas and mash them well in a bowl.

2. Adding Sweeteners:

Add powdered jaggery, honey, and ghee to the mashed bananas and mix well.

3. Adding Dry Fruits:

Mix in the chopped dates, raisins, and cashews.

4. Enhancing the Flavor:

Sprinkle cardamom powder and mix thoroughly.

5. Serving:

Panchamirtham is usually served raw without cooking. Letting it sit for a while enhances its taste and aroma.