Aam Panna is a popular Indian drink made with raw mangoes, sugar, and spices. It is a refreshing drink that is especially popular during the summer months in India. To make aam panna, raw mangoes are boiled until soft, then peeled and pureed. The puree is then mixed with sugar, salt, cumin powder, and black pepper. Some people also add mint leaves and/or roasted cumin seeds for extra flavor. The mixture is then diluted with water and served chilled. Aam panna is not only a delicious drink but is also believed to have some health benefits, such as helping to prevent heatstroke and aiding digestion.
Here is a recipe for aam panna:
Ingredients:
- 2 medium-sized raw mangoes
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 8-10 fresh mint leaves (optional)
- 4 cups water
- Ice cubes
Instructions:
- Wash the mangoes and boil them in a pressure cooker or a pot until they are soft.
- Remove the skin and extract the pulp from the mangoes. Discard the seed.
- In a blender, blend the mango pulp until smooth.
- Add sugar, roasted cumin powder, black pepper powder, and salt to the blender. Add fresh mint leaves if desired.
- Blend everything together until it is a smooth mixture.
- Pour the mixture into a pitcher and add water.
- Stir well and adjust the sweetness and salt according to your taste.
- Chill
- the aam panna in the refrigerator for at least an hour.
- Serve cold, garnished with mint leaves and ice cubes.
Enjoy your refreshing and delicious homemade aam panna!
