Sparkling Panakam

Vegetarian
Vegan
Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Low Fod Map
Sparkling Panakam
45 min.
4
46kcal

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If you're looking for a refreshing and invigorating drink that perfectly complements any meal, look no further than Sparkling Panakam. This delightful beverage is not only a feast for your taste buds but also a guilt-free choice, being vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, and low FODMAP. With just 46 calories per serving, it makes for an excellent addition to your culinary repertoire.

Originating from the vibrant traditions of South Indian cuisine, Panakam is a sweet and spicy drink that celebrates the natural flavors of its ingredients. This unique twist incorporates the effervescence of sparkling water, adding a fizzy flair that elevates the experience. The harmonious blend of fine-grain cane sugar or muscovado sugar, aromatic spices like cardamom and ginger, and the zing of fresh lime juice make each sip a burst of flavor that dances on your palate.

Designed to be prepared quickly within 45 minutes, this recipe serves four and is perfect for serving at gatherings or simply enjoying on a warm day. Imagine quenching your thirst with this chilled and bubbly drink, all while enjoying the soothing notes of spices that have been cherished for centuries. It's not just a drink; it's an experience to share with friends and family, bringing joy and refreshment to any occasion.

Ingredients

  • 0.3 cup evaporated cane juice fine-grain
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground cardamom 
  • teaspoons ground ginger 
  • servings ice cubes 
  • tablespoon juice of lime fresh
  • 0.1 teaspoon sea salt fine-grain
  • cups seltzer water chilled

Equipment

    Directions

    1. In a medium pitcher, make a thick paste by stirring together the sugar, ginger, cardamom, lime juice, salt, and a small splash of the sparkling water. Stir until any lumps have dissolved.
    2. Add more water, a little at a time, stirring all the while. The mixture will get quite fizzy, so just take it slow.
    3. Serve as cold as possible with as many ice cubes wedged into the pitcher as possible.
    4. Reprinted with permission from Super Natural Every Day: Well-loved Recipes from My Natural Foods Kitchen by Heidi Swason. Text and photographs copyright © 2011 by Heidi Swanson. Published by Ten Speed Press, an imprint of the Crown Publishing Group, a division of Random House, Inc.Writer, photographer, and designer HEIDI SWANSON is the creator of 101 Cookbooks, the award-winning culinary blog and recipe journal. She is also the author of Cook 1.0 and Super Natural Cooking. Her work has appeared in Food & Wine, Saveur, Glamour, the Washington Post, Time, Fast Company, Utne Reader, and the Vegetarian Times, as well as on Salon.com and NPR.com. Heidi lives, cooks, and writes in San Francisco. Visit www.101cookbooks.com and www.heidiswanson.com.

    Nutrition Facts

    Calories46kcal
    Protein0.81%
    Fat0.8%
    Carbs98.39%

    Properties

    Glycemic Index
    1.25
    Glycemic Load
    0
    Inflammation Score
    -1
    Nutrition Score
    1.3330434950312%

    Flavonoids

    Eriodictyol
    0.08mg
    Hesperetin
    0.34mg
    Naringenin
    0.01mg
    Quercetin
    0.02mg

    Nutrients percent of daily need

    Calories:46.11kcal
    2.31%
    Fat:0.05g
    0.08%
    Saturated Fat:0.03g
    0.17%
    Carbohydrates:13.57g
    4.52%
    Net Carbohydrates:13.4g
    4.87%
    Sugar:12.6g
    14%
    Cholesterol:0mg
    0%
    Sodium:125.51mg
    5.46%
    Alcohol:0g
    100%
    Alcohol %:0%
    100%
    Protein:0.11g
    0.22%
    Manganese:0.35mg
    17.69%
    Zinc:0.29mg
    1.91%
    Calcium:15.46mg
    1.55%
    Copper:0.03mg
    1.46%
    Vitamin C:1.15mg
    1.39%
    Magnesium:5.51mg
    1.38%
    Iron:0.23mg
    1.3%
    Source:Epicurious