Aam Panna is an Indian drink renowned for its heat
resistant properties. It is made from green mangoes and it is used as
a tasty and healthy beverage to fight against the intense Indian
summer heat. Apart from being tasty this drink also looks good due to
its refreshing light green colour.This drink is also a good source of
vitamin B1 and B2 and contains sufficient quantity of niacin, and
since it is prepared from raw mangoes it is an excellent source of
vitamin C also. Aam Panna is also considered as a curative for blood
disorders because of its high vitamin C content. It increases the
elasticity of the blood vessels and helps in the formation of new
blood cells. This drink is also considered as a tonic which increases
body resistance against tuberculosis, anemia, cholera and dysentery.
And Last but non the least, Its really worth for Chennai heat.
Aam Panna
Ingredients:
2 large raw (and unripe) mangoes
approx. 4 glasses of water
1 cup crushed ice
1/2 cup sugar or as per your taste
black salt/kala namak/rock salt
1.5 teaspoons lightly roasted cumin seeds
1 cup packed fresh mint leaves
1 green chili pepper, optional
Method:
To roast the mango: Wrap the mango with a foil and roast it in the oven at 350 degree F till the flesh is soft. Alternatively (my favorite way to have it – roasting in open fire adds a wonderful smoky flavor to the drink) roast the whole mangoes over an open flame, till the skin gets charred and the flesh is soft. The charred skin peels off easily.
To boil: Pressure cook the mangoes for 1-2 whistles or for 5-8 minutes. Let the cooker cool down. OR simmer the mangoes in a pan in enough water to cover the mangoes till the flesh is soft and mushy.
The pulp of the cooked/roasted mangoes should be soft. Peel the skin and remove the flesh/pulp from the mango. I usually squeeze the pulp from the stone.
Combine rock salt, sugar, roasted cumin, chili pepper (if you are using) and mint leaves in a processor till they are powdery and smooth. Add the mango pulp to this and blend/process/puree it till smooth.
Add about 6-8 tablespoons to a glass of chilled water. Stir well and serve chilled with ice and garnish with more fresh mint.
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