This is a delicious Indian summer cooler called aam panna. It is made with raw mangoes. It is delicious and cooling.
India has some amazing varieties of mangoes. But before the ripe mangoes arrive, we get the bounty of raw mangoes.
Raw mangoes are consumed in many fabulous forms in our country. Raw mango chutney which is savory, aam ki launji or sweet and sour mango chutney or green mango rice.
Then there are the delightful mango pickles. Raw mango is also used to make sour dal that is tangy and yummy.
And of course this panna drink which is a delicious summer cooler.
This drink is very tasty and kid friendly.
FAQs
Yes, aam panna is healthy. It helps in rehydrating the body by restoring the salt and sugar lost due to perspiration. It rich in vitamins A, B1, B2, B6, C, niacin, iron, and folates. Pectin from green mangoes helps with digestion and strengthening immune system.
It is another name for aam ka panna.
It does not unless you consume too many glasses in a day. Since it has sugar, having more glasses will cause an increase in the calories you consume.
Yes you can use jaggery or brown sugar. You can also use sugar substitutes that you can add at the time of preparing the drink.
It hydrates the body as well as keeps it cool.
Aam Panna Recipe | Raw Mango Cooler
Ingredients
- 2 Raw Mangoes about ½ Kg. or 1 pound
- 1 cup sugar or jaggery
- 1 tsp. black salt
- 1 tbsp. cumin powder
- 1 tbsp. salt
- mint leaves crushed
Garnish
- mint leaves
- ice cubes
Instructions
- Boil raw mangoes in the pressure cooker till soft. You can steam them or boil in a closed pan too. Remove the pulp and discard the peel and seed. Mash the pulp nicely. If it is very fibrous, you may sieve it.
- Now add jaggery powder or sugar to the raw mango pulp. Add black salt, normal salt and cumin powder. Add a few mint leaves say about 1 tbsp. Blend together for 2 pulses.
- This is your aam panna concentrate. Pour about 2-3 tbsp. of concentrate in a glass. Top with 3-4 ice cubes and water. Garnish with mint leaves and serve chilled.
- Your delicious aam panna is ready to serve.
Notes
- I love using jaggery as it is preferable to processed sugar. Currently I have some lovely organic jaggery at home. But you can easily use normal sugar or brown sugar. If you use brown sugar/jaggery, your aam panna will be brown in colour.
- The concentrate keeps easily for about a week in the fridge. It does not last that long though.
- This sweet sour mango cooler is tasty and also keeps your body cool in summers. You may also add soda instead of the water for a frizzy natural twist. This easily beats your colas both in nutrition and taste. Try it.
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SREEDHAR BHATTARAM says
A sure healthy drink!
Rachna says
It is. Thanks for reading.
SREEDHAR BHATTARAM says
A sure healthy drink!
Rachna says
It is. Thanks for reading.
dNambiar says
Sounds great for the hot weather. (Gosh! Isn't namm ooru so hot today?!)
I've never had this but unripe mango and jaggery seem really cool, rather than doing those sugary juices. I also like the idea of fizz in it. 😉
Rachna says
It is really so hot these days. I give this to kids after play and have it after my walk. Sometimes I have buttermilk. Yep, the fizz makes it jazzy. 🙂
dNambiar says
Sounds great for the hot weather. (Gosh! Isn't namm ooru so hot today?!)
I've never had this but unripe mango and jaggery seem really cool, rather than doing those sugary juices. I also like the idea of fizz in it. 😉
Rachna says
It is really so hot these days. I give this to kids after play and have it after my walk. Sometimes I have buttermilk. Yep, the fizz makes it jazzy. 🙂
Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life says
Sounds delicious. I need to try and make this next summer. Will have to find a substitute for jaggery powder though as I doubt I get it here.
Rachna says
You will like it. You can easily substitute jaggery with sugar. Most people make it with sugar.
Sanch @ Living my Imperfect Life says
Sounds delicious. I need to try and make this next summer. Will have to find a substitute for jaggery powder though as I doubt I get it here.
Rachna says
You will like it. You can easily substitute jaggery with sugar. Most people make it with sugar.
Laurel Regan says
That drink looks so refreshing - I would love to try it! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Rachna says
Thanks, Laurel. It is.
Laurel Regan says
That drink looks so refreshing - I would love to try it! Thanks for sharing the recipe.
Rachna says
Thanks, Laurel. It is.
swati Bassi says
Hey
Thanks for sharing.
It is one of the best drink in summers.
Refreshing as well as good for health.
swati Bassi says
Hey
Thanks for sharing.
It is one of the best drink in summers.
Refreshing as well as good for health.
Kalpana solsi says
I love aam panna and prepare it every summer.i will add mint next time I make it. Good tip.
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Rachna says
Thanks Kalpana!
Sonal says
Looking forward to making this one! I got the raw mangoes already 😀
Rachna says
That's lovely, Sonal. Hope you like it.
dNambiar says
I just added black salt to my shopping list.
I'm making some aam panna soon! Thank you for the recipe and reminder that it here on your blog, Rachna. <3
Rachna says
Thanks Dee. You will love it.