Sunday, July 13, 2008

Aam Panna












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 color.



Ingredients:


  1. 6 medium sized Green Mango (Aam)

  2. 33/4th cup Water

  3. 1 tsp dry-roasted and grounded Cumin Seed (Jeera)

  4. 1/2 tsp Red chili Powder (Lal Mirchi)

  5. 1 tsp Salt (Namak)

  6. 3 tblsp Sugar (Cheeni)

  7. 3 tblsp chopped Mint Leaves (Pudina Leaves)

  8. 12 crushed Ice-cubes











How to make aam panna:



  • Place the mangoes with water to cover in a sauce-pan and bring to boil.

  • Simmer for 10 minutes.

  • Drain off the water and then peel, stone and pulp the mango with a spoon.

  • Place the pulp in a deep bowl.

  • Add water, sugar, salt, chili and cumin.

  • Whisk thoroughly.

  • Stir in the mint and whisk again.

  • Transfer it to a jug.

  • Serve chilled with crushed ice.

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