Bela Pana

Bela pana (Odia: ବେଲ ପଣା) is a drink made from bael (Aegle marmelos) fruit pulp, during Chaitra and Boishakh, in Odisha, India.

Bela Pana
Bela Pana
TypeDrink
Place of originIndia
Region or stateOdisha
Main ingredientsbael

Ingredients

Ripe bael, milk, black pepper, chhena, 1/4 cup banana peeled and cut into tiny pieces, 1/2 cup honey or Jaggery (ଗୁଡ଼), 1/2 cup yogurt (ଦହି), 2 cardamom (ଗୁଜୁରାତି ଅଳେଇଚ), a handful of cashews ground separately, fistful of fresh grated coconut.

Utility

It is an antidote for sunstroke and a must in Odia New Year. It is also used for stomach problems.

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See also

  • Odia cuisine

References


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