Aam Panna - Raw Mango Drink

A favorite during Indian summers, there are many reasons to try out this Aam Panna recipe. Not just nutritious, it tastes refreshing too!

Things you'll need:

Raw Mangoes - 4

Water - 4-5 cups

Mint Leaves 5-6

Sugar - 1 cup

Black Salt - 1 tbsp.

Cumin seed (Jeera) - ½ tbsp.  

Method:

• Wash and cut mangoes into big pieces.
• Pressure cook the mango pieces along with the stones and water for two whistles. Alternatively, boil in a deep pan until tender.
• Allow to cool and then peel.
• Dry roast cumin seeds on a pan. After roasting, crush on flat tray with rolling pin.
• Combine the mango pulp, sugar and mint leaves in a blender and blend well.
• Add salt and cumin seed powder to this. Mix well.
• Transfer the mixture into a bottle and refrigerate.
• To serve, combine one cup of the concentrate with two cups of chilled water.
• Serve in a tall glass, garnished with mint leaves.