Panakam Popsicle Recipe – Jaggery & Pepper Ice Pops {Video}

Panakam Popsicles Recipe – Healthy and refreshing jaggery ice pop, mildly spiced with black peppercorns and flavored with cardamom.

What is Panakam Popsicle?

“Popsicle” is a frozen treat or snack with a stick to hold. It is also known as ice pops. They are usually made with water, fresh fruit juices, milk, or yogurt.

Instead of using any fruits or yogurt, I used “Panakam“. Panakam or Panagam is one of the traditional and healthy Indian drinks to beat the summer heat. It is nothing but jaggery water mildly spiced with black peppercorns and flavored with cardamom powder. It is an ayurvedic energy-boosting drink.

I just gave a new look to the classic panakam by freezing it in a popsicle mold.

Can I make them without molds?

You can use small cups as molds to make ice pops. Fill cups with your popsicle mix and cover it with a cling wrap or aluminum foil. Carefully make a hole through the foil and insert popsicle sticks. If you don’t have wooden sticks, simply use spoons in the place of sticks.

Can I use sugar?

No, it wouldn’t work for this recipe.

Serving suggestions:

Serve them as a snack or dessert.

These are perfect to serve on sunny days.

Tips:

• Use the crushed or coarsely ground black pepper to get the mild flavor.
• Do not skip using lemon juice, it gives a wonderful taste to them.
• The color of the ice lollies completely depends on the color of the jaggery you use.

Step by step preparation:

• Grate or chop jaggery and measure it. You can also use the powdered jaggery to speed up the process.
• Combine jaggery, water, lightly crushed peppercorns, cardamom powder, lemon juice and dry ginger powder in a bowl.

• Mix well and let it sit for 20-30 minutes to dissolve the jaggery.

• Once the jaggery is dissolved completely, filter it using a strainer to remove any impurities and crushed pepper.

• Pour them into the popsicle molds or small cups and insert the sticks.
• Place them in the freezer until they are completely set and solid.

• To remove the popsicles from the mold, run the water on the outside of the molds for some time until the ends are loose.

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How to make panakam popsicle recipe video below: