Wednesday, April 1, 2009

Aam panna or Aamjhora (Indian Mango-Mint drink)

Cool and refreshing - Aam panna is perfect for a scorching hot summer day. By definition, this drink is a heat resistant drink. It saves Indians from heat strokes. It is effective against the Loo which is a strong, hot (more than 45°C), and dry wind that blows in the Northern part of India. Aam panna is also a good source of vitamin B1 and B2 and contains sufficient quantity of niacin and vitamin C. Aam Panna is also considered as a curative for blood disorders. It increases the elasticity of the blood vessels. This drink is also considered as a tonic which increases body resistance against tuberculosis, anemia, cholera and dysentery.

Although I am in North America and complain of the cold and the rain, I know that I am in bliss when I hear about my friends and relatives back home having to operate in very high temperatures. Here's an ode to the saviour: Aam panna.

Ingredients:
1. Mint leaves, about 40
2. Raw green mango, about 5 small
3. 1/2 teaspoon cumin powder
4. 1/2 teaspoon kala namak (rock salt)
5. Table salt to taste
6. Sugar (optional)
7. 1 green chili
9. 4 cups water

Serves 4. No preparation required.

Instructions:
1. Boil the raw mangoes in a pressure cooker with 4 cups water and let 2 whistles to blow. When done, cool and set aside. Do not throw away the water. Save it for later.
2. Take out the pulp of the raw mango in a separate bowl. Then transfer to a blender.
3. Add green chili, salt, mint leaves, cumin powder and blend until an even texture of the liquid is formed.
4. Now to this blended mixture, add the water we saved after boiling the raw mangoes.

Refrigerate in a covered glass container and serve as a drink or with dahl and rice.

13 comments:

EC said...

Agree that it is the best during summers..lovely colour of the drink

Deepthi Shankar said...

I absolutely love aam panna .. esp with a tinge of mint .. looks lovely

Indian Khana said...

Love this...long time I had panna..gud one dear

Saritha said...

Lovely colour..

Chutneytales said...

Aam Panna looks fabulous..Its a perfect summer drink!

Lavanya said...

nice color..looks fantastic!!

Madhu's cooking gallery said...

Refreshing drink! love the color!

Ashwini said...

Nice refreshing drink for summer..Love the color..

Recipeswap said...

I love all the different flavors in this drink!

Pooja said...

Flavourful...lovely drink...

Priyanka Agrawal said...

Thanks, EC, Deesha, Priti, Varunavi, Madhumati, Lavanya, Madhu, Ashwini, Neema, and Pooja. You gals are so encoruaging.

I was really trying hard for a good click and wasn't totally satisfied till the end. I guess I need to work on my photography skills a little more. Thanks for the kind words!

M said...

WoW. looks so chatpata. yummmmmmmmyyyyyy. Muh main paani aa gaya dekh ke hi. :)

Priyanka Agrawal said...

shukriya M! Aap ka swagat hai kabhi bhi isko mere ghar pe peene ke liye

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