Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties
| Ingredient | Weight | Ayurvedic Profile |
|---|---|---|
Whole cow milk | 240 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Plain yogurt | 160 g | Sour, Sweet · Heating |
Ghee | 8 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Raw honey | 12 g | Sweet, Astringent · Heating |
Rock sugar | 16 g | Sweet · Cooling |
Step-by-Step Preparation
- Bring all ingredients to a similar cool room temperature.
- Whisk the yogurt smooth in a clean bowl.
- Add the milk and ghee and stir until evenly dispersed.
- Fold in the rock sugar and raw honey without heating the mixture.
- Offer or serve immediately in one small spoonful per person.
Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance
Panchamrita is a ritual preparation served by the spoonful, not as a beverage. Vata: take it at room temperature and in the stated tiny portion. Pitta: keep the serving minimal. Kapha: reserve it for ritual use and do not enlarge the portion.
USDA Nutrition Facts for Panchamrita
| Nutrient | Per 100g | Per Serving (1 serving (54g)) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (Calories) | 101 kcal | 55 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 1.8 g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 10.5 g | 5.7 g |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.01 g | 0.00 g |
| Total Sugars | 10.1 g | 5.5 g |
| Total Fat | 5.2 g | 2.9 g |
| Calcium | 114.6 mg | 62.5 mg |
| Iron | 0.01 mg | 0.01 mg |
| Magnesium | 10.7 mg | 5.8 mg |
| Phosphorus | 92.8 mg | 50.6 mg |
| Potassium | 144 mg | 79 mg |
| Sodium | 37 mg | 20 mg |
| Zinc | 0.40 mg | 0.22 mg |
| Copper | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese | 0.00 mg | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium | 1.9 µg | 1.0 µg |
| Vitamin C | 0.2 mg | 0.1 mg |
| Vitamin A (RAE) | 50.6 µg | 27.6 µg |
| Vitamin E | 0.10 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin K | 0.4 µg | 0.2 µg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 0.17 mg | 0.09 mg |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 0.11 mg | 0.06 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.05 mg | 0.03 mg |
| Folate (DFE) | 2.6 µg | 1.4 µg |
| Choline | 15.8 mg | 8.6 mg |










