Ayurvedic Classical · Dessert · 9 Minutes Total

Panchamrita

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.

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Panchamrita — Traditional Ayurvedic Classical Recipe

Panchamrita — 9 minutes (8m prep, 1m cook) · 8 servings · 101 kcal/100g (USDA).

Vāta: Pacifies (-1) Pitta: Pacifies (-1) Kapha: Neutral (0)
Prep Time
8 mins
Cook Time
1 mins
Servings
8 (54g / serving)
Calories (per 100g)
101 kcal
Best Seasons
Vasanta, Grishma, Varsha, Sharad, Hemanta, Shishira
Allergens
Milk

Ingredients & Ayurvedic Properties

IngredientWeightAyurvedic Profile
Whole cow milkWhole cow milk240 gSweet · Cooling
Plain yogurtPlain yogurt160 gSour, Sweet · Heating
GheeGhee8 gSweet · Cooling
Raw honeyRaw honey12 gSweet, Astringent · Heating
Rock sugarRock sugar16 gSweet · Cooling

Step-by-Step Preparation

  1. Bring all ingredients to a similar cool room temperature.
  2. Whisk the yogurt smooth in a clean bowl.
  3. Add the milk and ghee and stir until evenly dispersed.
  4. Fold in the rock sugar and raw honey without heating the mixture.
  5. Offer or serve immediately in one small spoonful per person.

Dosha Modifications & Seasonal Guidance

Vaidya Culinary Note (classical panchamrita ritual tradition)

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

NutrientPer 100gPer Serving (1 serving (54g))
Energy (Calories)101 kcal55 kcal
Protein3.2 g1.8 g
Total Carbohydrates10.5 g5.7 g
Dietary Fiber0.01 g0.00 g
Total Sugars10.1 g5.5 g
Total Fat5.2 g2.9 g
Calcium114.6 mg62.5 mg
Iron0.01 mg0.01 mg
Magnesium10.7 mg5.8 mg
Phosphorus92.8 mg50.6 mg
Potassium144 mg79 mg
Sodium37 mg20 mg
Zinc0.40 mg0.22 mg
Copper0.00 mg0.00 mg
Manganese0.00 mg0.00 mg
Selenium1.9 µg1.0 µg
Vitamin C0.2 mg0.1 mg
Vitamin A (RAE)50.6 µg27.6 µg
Vitamin E0.10 mg0.06 mg
Vitamin K0.4 µg0.2 µg
Thiamin (Vitamin B1)0.05 mg0.03 mg
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)0.17 mg0.09 mg
Niacin (Vitamin B3)0.11 mg0.06 mg
Vitamin B60.05 mg0.03 mg
Folate (DFE)2.6 µg1.4 µg
Choline15.8 mg8.6 mg

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