We may heard that mangoes contribute to heat in the body. But for raw mangoes, the case is just different. It cool down you. Aam ka panna is a very popular north-indian drink, made with roasted cumin powder, pepper powder and jaggery. Raw mangoes are perfect to protect you from sun-strokes. Make this drink early time and keep it refrigerated. Whenever you come home from outside heat, have a glass of aam panna. It will make you feel refreshing.

INGREDIENTS:

1 medium Green mango

2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder

1 teaspoon black salt

¼ teaspoon black pepper powder

5 to 6 tablespoons brown sugar

7 to 8 mint leaves

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 cups cold water

Few ice cubes

INSTRUCTIONS:

Roast the mango on all sides till they turn black. Keep the flame low, so that it ensures the mango is cooked well inside.

Take out from flame and let it cool down for few min. Remove the burnt layer and take out the flesh from it, using a spoon.

Now add this removed flesh, lemon juice, roasted cumin powder, pepper powder, black salt, brown sugar and mint leaves to a blender. Add 2 cups of cold water and blend it to smooth juice.

Check the taste of the juice and add sugar or salt, if required.

Our delicious roasted aam panna is ready.

Pour it in serving glasses, add few ice cubes & mint leaves on top and serve chilled.

Notes:

Amount of water you need to add will depend on the consistency of flesh removed from roasted mango. So add water accordingly.

Traditionally, jaggery is added to aam panna. Here i have replaced it with brown sugar. But you can also add white sugar, if you want.

Amount of spices needed is also depends on tanginess of the mango. So add pepper powder & cumin powder little first. After checking the taste, you can add more, if required.