Aam Panna Recipe(Raw Mango Drink) | Raw Mango Summer Cooler

Refreshing Aam Panna, a summer cooler made with seasonal raw mangoes and spices like cumin and fennel seeds.

Indian Summers are very harsh. When the summer heat drains out the energy and takes away the appetite summer coolers are the best rescuers!!

People in India make different types of cold drinks with seasonal fruits and vegetables, spices, dairy (milk and curd).  Every region has its own traditional summer cold drink that quenches the thirst, keep you feeling full and satisfied without feeling heavy. Nothing beats the summer heat and tiredness a chilled glass of these homemade cold drinks made with seasonal fruits and vegetables!!

Drinks like Shkanjavi(traditional Indian lemonade), Lassi(yogurt based sweet drink), Chass(Indian Buttermilk), Kokam(traditional drink from Coastal India) and many more are easy and quick to make and are budget friendly too.

Some of the examples of traditional Indian summer Coolers from the blog-- Basil Shikanjavi(Basil Lemonade), Thandai, Masala Lemonade, Kiwi Masala Lassi, Mango Thandai Lassi, Black Grape Squash

What is Aam Panna

Aam Panna,one of the quintessential summer drink made from raw mangoes(locally known as Kairi/Aami).

It is most popular in North Indian states and Maharashtra or the mango growing regions. Raw mango is available only at the beginning of mango season (March-April) for a very short time and people take full advantage of it. It is used for making finger licking pickles and chutneys and curries.

Raw mango is an excellent source of Vit. C, Vit. B1 and B2 and Niacin. It is used in the cure of tuberculosis, anemia and dysentery or beneficial in the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders and dehydration that can occur due to excessive heat.

Raw Mango is locally available in markets in India when in season. In US you can get it at Indian Grocery stores from April- Jul(during summers).

How to prepare Aam Panna

Wash raw mangoes very nicely.

Boil whole raw mangoes with peel to soften the pulp. Once the mangoes cool down, peel the mangoes and take out the pulp.

Then grind the pulp with ginger, fresh mint leaves with roasted cumin seeds, saunf (fennel), sugar, black peppercorns and black salt .

Add sugar(sweetener) as per the tartness of raw mangoes and your taste preference. Cool the concentrate completely and then store in airtight glass bottles or jars.

You can add jaggery or any raw sugar instead of castor sugar.

How to make Aam Panna Concentrate

I also make the concentrate which stays good for 10-15 days when stored in refrigerator.

To make the concentrate, cook the pulp and spice mixture for 5-10 mins(till the mixture boils) with a glass of water.

Cool completely and store in a glass bottle. Refrigerate the concentrate and use as required.

Serving Aam Panna

Take a 3/4 part chilled water and 1/4 part (concentrate), or adjust the amount  as per your taste. Add some ice cubes and you can add few fresh crushed mint leaves in it.

Can we freeze the Aam Panna Concentrate

We can also freeze Aam Panna Concentrate, you can use ice cube trays or small air-tight containers. Use as required.

Aam Panna Popsicles

Add some fun element and make Aam Panna Popsicles for kids. To make Popsicles, add some water as per your taste to dilute the concentrate, and then freeze in popsicle or kulfi molds.

So before Raw Mangoes disappear from stores and grab some, make and relish this yummy Indian Summer cooler!!

Another Summer fruit that is indigenous to Indian Sub-continent is Jamun or Black Plum. Checkout these delicious and healthy and kid's friendly popsicles made with Jamun fruit

Let's see how I prepare this sweet and tangy Aam Panna

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