Aam Panna Recipe

Hi all!! i mentioned aam panna in my previous blog to keep skin hydrated and fresh in summers, so i thought i should share the recipe with you guys.

Ingredients (american measuring cup used, 1 cup = 250 ml)

• 1 large or 2 medium sized raw mangoes
• 2-3 cardamoms, crushed or powdered
• 4-5 black pepper, crushed or powdered (optional)
• 2 tsp black salt
• powdered jaggery/sugar - double the amount of the mango pulp... add more for more sweetness

1. rinse the raw mangoes in water a couple of times. pressure cook the raw mangoes in enough water for 3-4 whistles till they become soft. you can also steam the mangoes in a steamer or a pot.


2. after cooking the raw mangoes, the peel comes off easily. scrape and remove the cooked mango pulp. scrape from the peel also. collect the cooked mango pulp in a bowl. discard the peels.


3. add powdered jaggery/sugar and crushed cardamom with black salt. as a rule always add double the amount of jaggery/sugar to the mango pulp. the ratio is 1:2 for mango pulp and jaggery respectively. i got about 1 cup of mango pulp. hence have added 2 cups of the evaporated cane juice.


4. mix well. you could also use a blender or hand churner to blend the panna. your aam panna is ready. store aam ka panna in a bottle or jar in the fridge.


5. for making the drink, dissolve 1 tbsp of the aam panna in one glass of water. add ice cubes and serve aam ka panna cold.