cookbypassion

 Rama Navami or Sri Rama Navami is a Hindu festival to celebrate Lord Rama's Birthday. Rama Navami is one of the most important festivals of Hindus.  In south India this day is also celebrated as Wedding Anniversary of Lord Rama and Sita.  Sitarama Kalyanam , the ceremonial wedding ceremony of the divine couple is heal at temples throughout the south region. On this occasion of Rama Navami, devotes prepare Vadapappu and Panakam as Naivedyam, which is offered to  Lord Rama. Vadapappu is the dish made with Yellow Moong Dal. And Panakam is sweet drink made with jaggery and pepper powder. We need: For Vadapappu: Yellow moong dal 1 cup Freshly grated coconut 4 spoons Chopped cucumber 2 spoons(optional) Finely chopped green chili 1/2 spoon Pinch of salt For Panakam: Grated jaggery 1/2 cup Water 1 1/2 cup Black pepper powder 1/2 spoon Dry ginger powder 1/4 spoon Lime juice few drops Salt 1/4 spoon Method: Vadapappu: Wash and soak moong dal in water for 2 hours. Drain water and add choppe