Traditional Summer Drinks: Neer More and Panakam

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   For Neer More: Prepare fresh herbs including curry leaves, half a red chilli, coriander leaves, and a small piece of fresh ginger.
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   Combine all the prepared fresh herbs together in a mixing bowl.
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   Add 1 teaspoon of salt and 1 teaspoon of cumin seeds. Adjust the salt to your preferred taste.
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   Pour in 1 cup of yogurt and mix all ingredients well together.
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   Add 2 cups of water and stir thoroughly to create a cool, refreshing neer more drink.
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   For Panakam: Dissolve 1/2 cup of jaggery in 3 cups of water by heating until completely dissolved.
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   Add 1 teaspoon of dry ginger powder.
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   Squeeze in juice from half a lemon and add 3 tablespoons of tamarind juice.
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   Add a pinch of salt to taste.
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    Add just a tiny pinch of edible camphor for aroma—use very sparingly as it is potent.
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    Finish by adding a few fresh tulsi/holy basil leaves for added flavor and health benefits.
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