Panchakajjaya Prasadam, South Indian Recipe

Panchakajjaya is a specialty of Udupi (Mangalore, Karnataka). It is offered as prasadam to Lord Ganesha. This prasad is of utmost importance on Ganesh Chaturthi. Panchakajjaya means five ingredients. It is made from five ingredients that is channa dal, whole moong, black sesame, grated coconut, jaggery.

It is very tasty and easy to make.

In our house it is my brothers job to make this prasadam on every Ganesh Chaturthi. My brother doesn't even know to make tea but he makes this prasadam really very tasty. Now he is an expert in making this prasadam.

Ingredients

Channa Dal - 1 Cup
Whole Moong - 1 Cup
Black Sesame - 1/4 Cup
Cocount - 1 Whole Medium Size
Jaggery As Per Taste Or 1 Cup

Instructions

Roast channa dal, whole moong and black sesame separately. Let it cool down.

Then add channa dal and moong in the grinder and grind it to powder. The consistency of powder should be like semolina. Don't make a very fine powder.

Now grate the coconut. Mix grated coconut and jaggery. Jaggery should get melted while mixing.

Now add channa dal and moong powder to coconut mixture. Add sesame and mix well.

Your Panchakajjaya Prasadam is ready.

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