Aam panna recipe

 

The romance of spring and early summer for a gourmet is never complete without mangoes whether it is ripe or unripe mango.One of the famous and healthy drinks made with unripe/kachha aam is aam panna.In Bihar, it is known as Aam Jhor. The aam panna is omnipresent during summer. Aam panna helps to maintain a proper water level in the body and also protects us from sunstroke.It also helps in bringing back the lost salts due to sweating and also protect from diarrhoea.It works best for indigestion and gastrointestinal disorders. It is rich in iron and vitamin C and best to consume if anaemic.

Ingredients for Aam Panna:

Raw/kachha/unripe mangoes- 3
Mint or pudina leaves- one handful
Crushed Black peppercorn- 1-1/2tsp
Black Salt-according to taste
Salt- according to taste
Jaggery- 4-5 tbsp{powdered}
Roasted Cumin powder- 1tsp

How to make Aam Panna:

1. Peel mangoes and cut into small pieces.
2. Boil mangoes with 2 glass of water in a pressure cooker for 2 whistles.
3. When its cool down,put boil mango along with other ingredients-mint or pudina leaves, crushed black peppercorn and jaggery into the mixer and blend them in a smooth paste
4. Transfer this mango paste into a large mixing bowl and add chilled water, black salt, salt and roasted cumin powder and mix them well
5. Make Aam panna according to your choice like sweet or salt one. You also make thin or thick Aam panna according to your choice.