Healthy summer recipe: Aam panha

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Written By: Admin | Updated : August 6, 2013 12:00 PM IST

Aam panhaAam panha is a refreshing and cool summer drink that will rejuvenate and refresh you. Made with raw mangoes and spices, this tangy drink can be had at any time of the day.

Preparation Time : 5 mins.

Cooking Time: 15 to 20 mins.

Makes 4 to 6 glasses.

Ingredients

  • 2 raw mangoes
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
  • A few strands of saffron (kesar) strands

Method

  • Boil the raw mangoes in water till they are very soft.
  • Drain all the water and remove the skin from the mangoes.
  • Strain the mango pulp.
  • Add the sugar, cardamom powder and saffron and mix well.
  • Store in a bottle and refrigerate.
  • When you wish to serve, pour 2 tablespoons of the mixture into a glass and top up with chilled water.

Tip

Instead of the cardamom and saffron, you can add cumin powder (jeera) and black salt (sanchal) for an interesting variation.

Here is the original recipe source: Aam panna by Tarla Dalal

Picture courtesy: www.sumscuisine.blogspot.in

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