Bela Pana (Bael fruit pulp) is a beverage that is primarily made during the Odia Pana Sankranti or Maha Bishuba Sankranti celebrations, which also mark the Odia New Year. In this article, we will be discussing how to prepare Bela Pana at home. Follow the steps provided to make this refreshing drink.
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Ingredients Required for Bela Pana (Bael fruit pulp)
- 1/2 cup finely grated Bel (ବେଲ)
- 1/4 cup Chhena
- 1/4 cup banana, peeled and cut into tiny pieces
- 1/2 cup Honey or Jaggery (ଗୁଡ଼)
- 1/2 cup yogurt (ଦହି)
- 1 cup milk
- 2 cardamom (ଗୁଜୁରାତି ଅଳେଇଚ)
- 3 Black pepper, crushed to powder
- A handful of cashews ground separately
- Fistful of freshly grated coconut.
Procedure to Make Bela Pana (Bael fruit pulp)
In a grinder, combine grated bel, peeled banana, yogurt, paneer, cardamom, and sugar and grind until smooth. Add a cup of water and mix well. Serve immediately with ground cashews and freshly grated coconut sprinkled on top. Garnish with grated cherries and raisins.
