Aam Panna Recipe: As soon as the summer season arrives, people start craving cooling foods and refreshing drinks. If you are bored of drinking cold drinks every day, then this time try making delicious and traditional Aam Panna at home. Made with raw mangoes, this refreshing drink has a mildly sweet and tangy flavor and is highly loved during hot summer days.
In many households, Aam Panna becomes a regular summer drink because it is not only tasty but also very easy to prepare. The best part is that you can make it in advance, store it in the refrigerator, and serve it chilled whenever you want.
If you also want to prepare market-style tasty Aam Panna at home, then let’s learn its easy recipe.
Ingredients Required for Aam Panna
- 3 to 4 raw mangoes
- Half cup sugar (adjust according to taste)
- 1 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
- Half teaspoon black salt
- A little regular salt
- 8 to 10 mint leaves
- Half teaspoon black pepper powder (optional)
- 3 to 4 glasses chilled water
- Ice cubes as required
How to Make Tasty Aam Panna at Home
First, wash the raw mangoes properly. Now add a little water to a pressure cooker and boil the mangoes for 2 to 3 whistles. If you want, you can also roast the mangoes directly on the flame. This gives the drink a smoky and more flavorful taste.
Once the mangoes cool down, peel off the skin and separate the pulp. Add this pulp to a mixer jar.
Now add sugar, roasted cumin powder, black salt, regular salt, mint leaves, and a little black pepper powder. Blend everything well to prepare a smooth paste.
Transfer this paste into a large bowl and mix chilled water into it. Taste the drink and, if it feels too tangy, add a little more sugar.
Now keep the prepared Aam Panna in the refrigerator for some time so it becomes nicely chilled. While serving, add ice cubes to the glass and sprinkle a little roasted cumin powder on top for extra flavor.
How to Get a Market-Style Taste
If you want your Aam Panna to taste just like the one available outside, roast the raw mangoes instead of boiling them. This adds a light smoky flavor that enhances the overall taste. Also, always use fresh mint leaves to make the drink feel more refreshing.
A Quick Kitchen Tip
If you want to make Aam Panna in large quantity, prepare a thick mango pulp and store it in the refrigerator. Whenever needed, simply add chilled water and ice cubes, and your instant Aam Panna will be ready to serve.
