Aam panna which is prepared using raw green mangoes, cumin, and an assortment of other spices, quenches thirst and prevents the excessive loss of sodium chloride and iron during summer due to excessive sweating.
In a pressure cooker, add 1 raw mango, 2 tbs Jaggery ,1 inch Fresh Ginger, 4-5 Peppercorns & touch of salt. Pour 1cup water.
You can also roast the mango on Barbeque.
Cover and pressure cook for 2-3 whistles or until mango is cooked well.
Cool completely, and peel the skin of mango.
Also, scrape the pulp of mango making sure the skin has separated. Save the water.
For Masala
In a pan, add 1 tsp cumin seeds, 2 green cardamom pods, 1 tsp Fennel Seeds and Black salt to taste dry roast them well.
Once it’s cool down, transfer it into a grinder jar and grind it into a fine powder.
In the same jar, add raw mango pulp, ginger,and grind it into a smooth paste.
Add sugar, mint leaves and a few ice cubes and grind it into a smooth paste.
To serve, in a tall glass take a spoonful of aam panna concentrate and add a few ice cubes.
pour in ice-cold water you saved from boling the Mango.mix well.
Finally, enjoy aam panna garnished with fresh mint leaves.
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