Wednesday 29 May 2013

Aam Ka Panna.


It's the season of mangoes and this is one fruit that can be consumed in as many forms as possible. This recipe is quite a common one in most households especially in the summers and is made of raw mangoes. Aam ka panna is also a coolant for the body and having a glass of it after a day in the sun can be very refreshing.

raw mango


sugar
salt

elachi 
jeera


Ingredients-


1. Raw mango- 2
2. sugar          - 250 gms
3. salt             - 2 tsp
4. jeera pwd   -1 tsp (cumin)
5. elaichi pwd - 1tsp (cardamom)
6.water

Method-

1. Wash the mangoes well and put the whole mango into a pan with just enough water to cover them.

2. let the mango cook for about 10 minutes. the green colour of the skin should have changed to a yellowish green colour.
3. turn off the flame , drain the water and let the mangoes cool.
4. peel the skin off and squeeze the pulp into a container. You may grind it in the mixer to ensure smooth consistency.
5. in a separate pan, pour about a cup of the drained water, 250 gms of sugar, 2 tsp of salt, jeera and elaichi powder. once the sugar is dissoved add the mango pulp and heat till it bubbles. 
6. let it cool and store the concentrate in a clean bottle and refrigerate. 

The juice can be made by adding one part of concentrate to 4 parts of cold water.


Nutritional Benefits:

1. Raw mango: is very low in Saturated fat, Cholesterol and Sodium. 

    It is also a good source of Dietary fiber and Vit B6, Vit A and Vit C.

    The Panna keeps your body cool and protects you from heat strokes.

2. Jeera : helps in strengthening our disgestive system, circulatory system and balance our tri-       doshas- vata, pitta and kapha.

    It contains good antiseptic properties that fights common cold and infection. Jeera is also rich in Vit E and iron. 

(image and nutritional data courtesy: google)

9 comments:

  1. This sounds delicious. We used to have something similar in India except that instead of boiling the mango we used to put it in the hot coal in a "tanoor".

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  2. My neighbour had made and treated us! No hard work for me!!! Really yummy! :)

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  3. A must have drink. I love mangoes both raw and ripe. And the delicious dishes made with one is a real treat

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  4. Best recipe for summers. Thanx for sharing!!

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  5. MY FAVOURITE DRINK EVERRRRRRRRRRRRR

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  6. I love this! Its my fav
    Thanks for sharin :)

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  7. loved the mouth watering images, wish some body makes this drink for me:)

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