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Green Mango and Cumin Drink (Aam Panna)

Aam panna or aam jhora is a green mango drink widely consumed in northern India during summer months. Apart from being delicious and refreshing, aam panna is believed to have several health benefits.

Ingredients

  • 4 medium-sized green mangoes
  • ½ cup (120 ml) sugar
  • 2 level tablespoons (30 ml) rock salt
  • 1 level teaspoon (5 ml) roasted cumin seeds
  • 1 roasted chile (optional) (optional)
  • 1 handful of fresh mint leaves

Instructions

  1. 1
    Cut mangoes into 3 slices each—2 from either side of the seed and 1 with the seed in it.
  2. 2
    Pressure cook mangoes with one small cup of water. Turn off heat as soon as the pressure cooker whistles once.
  3. 3
    Open cooker after 5–7 minutes and leave to cool.
  4. 4
    Grind sugar and roasted cumin seeds using a food processor. If using chilli, grind that too.
  5. 5
    Mince mint leaves in a food processor.
  6. 6
    When cool, squeeze pulp of mangoes into a blender using hands. Discard skin and seeds.
  7. 7
    Purée mango pulp until smooth.
  8. 8
    Add ground sugar, rock salt, roasted cumin seeds, chilli powder, and minced mint leaves. Blend well.
  9. 9
    Store in clean plastic or glass bottle. Refrigerate.
  10. 10
    To serve, add 4–5 teaspoons of the mango mixture to a glass of water. Enjoy!
Category
Beverages
Cuisine
Indian

Dietary Information

Vegan
Vegetarian