Aam Panna Cooler is the perfect summer drink for hot and humid days. Immensely popular in north India, this raw mango drink keeps the body cool in summer and is very delicious. This drink is refreshing and tasty, made from raw mango pulp and spice powders.
What is Aam Panna?
Aam Panna is a refreshing mango drink made from raw mango. It is a traditional Indian mango drink, and almost every family in North India makes it during the hot summer months. If you drink this Aam Panna, the hot wind will not make you sick.
North Indian summers are hot, so this drink is a locally sourced remedy for hot weather-related sickness. Raw mango is available in plenty between March and June. Ancient Ayurveda says this helps maintain body temperature, so it is a must-drink.
How to make this?
Making of concentrate is super easy. There are two steps involved.
- Boil the raw mangoes till they become soft. Let them cool by keeping them in cold water. Once cold, remove the pulp and keep it in a separate bowl/plate. Scoop the inside from the peels as well.
- Combine green mango pulp, mint leaves, and spices in a blender or mixer. Make a smooth paste. Store them in a separate container in the fridge.
- Just before serving, pour some aam panna concentrate into the glass with ice and cold water. Mix and enjoy.
Ingredients Needed?
Raw Mango—This recipe uses raw mango after boiling. Properly removing the pulp is essential, and that pulp, combined with fresh herbs and a few spices, makes a delicious aam panna.
Fresh mint leaves- Fresh mint leaves give this aam panna a wonderful flavor and fragrance.
Spice powders- Roasted cumin seeds powder, black salt, powdered jaggery.
Green Chilli and ginger for that extra kick.
How long can we keep this concentrate?
Keep it in the refrigerator for a few days. We can easily keep this in an airtight container in the freezer for up to one month. Do not store anything after defrosting.
You may want to check a few of my mango recipes,
Thai Mango Salad with Roasted Peanuts
Strawberry Mango & Avocado Salsa
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Method
- Wash the mangoes and cook them in an Instant pot on high pressure for 5 minutes.Let them cool and then remove the pulp ,place it in a grinder.
- Wash ginger ,green chili and mint.
- Make a smooth paste in the grinder.
- Take a small pan or a griddle .Roast cumin seeds till the aroma comes out.
- Make a fine powder of cumin seeds.Add all the spices,mint ,ginger and chili paste,mango pulp and jaggery to the jar.Grind everything to make a fragrant paste .Store this paste in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Take a big jar or jug.Add around 2 spoons of aam panna conentrates and lots of ice cubes.
- Mix and serve .Enjoy.
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