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.