Aam Panna, Kacchi Kairi Drink – Raw Mango Refreshing Cooler

Aam Panna, Kacchi Kairi Drink – Raw Mango Refreshing Cooler

Aam Panna, sometimes called Kacchi Kairi Panna, Aam Jhori, or raw mango drink, is the perfect way to refresh and rehydrate during the oppressively hot Indian summers. 

As the sun beats down with relentless intensity, a thing that provides solace and refreshment like no other drink is the beloved Aam Panna.

Aam Panna, made from raw (unripe) green mangoes, sugar or jaggery, and some Indian spices, makes it a delicious and refreshing summer cooler for all age group people.

Aam means mango in Hindi, and Panna means a drink(tangy). You can describe Aam Panna as a flavorful drink made from raw mangoes. This traditional Aam Panna, the Indian summer cooler, has been cherished for generations due to its delicious taste, health benefits, and refreshing properties.

There are various versions of making a panna at home. The two most common methods – the first one is simple by boiling the mangoes and the second one is by roasting the mango on the fire (you can call it a smoky aam panna drink). 

I am sharing the simple method, which is quick and easy. Boil the mangoes with two whistles, and once they are cooled, scrap the pulp. Blend the pulp in a grinding jar with green chilies and ginger, seasoned with black salt, salt, roasted cumin powder, pepper powder, fennel seeds, and mint leaves (optional). Boil sugar and water until a boil, add the prepared mango pulp, and cook for 4 to 5 minutes, and the aam panna concentrate is ready. Cool it and store it in an air-tight bottle. For a long shelf life, store it in a fridge. Prepare the aam panna drink in just one minute with the prepared concentrate any time of the day.

Along with the delicious taste, aam panna boasts an array of health benefits. The addition of these seasoned spices not only adds flavor but helps in digestion. As per Ayurveda, the ancient Indian system of medicine, raw mangoes have cooling properties and the ability to combat heat-related ailments.

Benefits of Aam Panna are:-

• Mango is rich in vitamins A and C, 
• Boost the immune system and promote healthy skin.
• Mangoes are packed with antioxidants and reduce the risk of chronic diseases. 

Also, inclusive of spices like black salt, cumin, and mint enhance its health quotient. Black salt, in particular, aids digestion and prevents heat-related ailments, making Aam Panna a tasty beverage and a natural remedy for summer woes.

If you are looking, for आम पन्ना or Aam Panna recipe in Hindi, watch the video with Hindi subtitles and follow the instructions shared with the photos.

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Recipe Video

Recipe Card

How to Make Aam Panna Drink at Home Step-By-Step Photos

Concentrate Preparation

1. Take two mangoes (450 grams in weight). Wash it nicely with water and wipe it with a clean cloth. Cut the stem.Tip*- Choose less sour (tangy) mangoes.
   
   
2. Place the mangoes in a cooker. Add 1½ cups, or 400 ml of water, and ¼ tsp of salt, and cook them until two whistles.
   
   
3. Once the steam is released naturally, open the cooker and transfer the cooked mangoes to a bowl.
   
   
4. Once they cool down, scrap the mango pulp.
   
   
5. Transfer the pulp to a mixer jar. Add one green chili, ½ inch ginger, 1 tsp black salt, ½ tsp salt, ½ tsp roasted cumin powder, ¼ tsp of pepper powder, 1 tsp of fennel powder, and some mint leaves (optional).
   
   
6. Blend it into a smooth paste and keep it aside.
   
   
7. Add 225 grams of sugar and one cup of water into a thick bottom pan. The ratio of mangoes to sugar is 2:1.
   
   
8. Stir until the sugar dissolves in the water.
   
   
9. Once it reaches the boiling point, add the juice of half a lemon.
   
   
10. Add the prepared mango paste to the syrup. You can strain it or add it directly.
    
    
11. Mix all the ingredients well. Use a whisk if required to remove the lumps.
    
    
12. Boil the mixture for 4 to 5 minutes or until the mixture thickens.
    
    
13. The syrup should be sticky and thick. No string consistency is required. For your reference, boil till one string consistency.Tip* – One-string consistency check – When you pull apart your forefinger and thumb, a single thread or the line is formed and does not break.
    
    
14. Cool the syrup and store it in an air-tight container. Tip*- The syrup will slightly thicken on cooling.
    

Assemble Sharbat

1. Add one tsp of black salt (or normal salt) and 1 tsp of chili powder to a plate and mix it well.
   
   
2. Move a piece of lemon around the edges of the glass.
   
   
3. Hold the glass downwards and move it around so the mixture sticks to the glass.
   
   
4. Add ice cubes, fresh mint leaves, and 2 to 3 tbsp of prepared syrup into the glass.
   
   
5. Add chilled water and give it a good stir.
   
   
6. Garnish it with a sliced lemon and mint leaf. Enjoy chilled.
   

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Conclusion

In this Aam Panna recipe, we have shared how to make a delicious and healthy summer refreshing drink concentrate with perfect measurements and fewer ingredients at home. This aam panna drink, also known as kacche Kairi drink(aam Jhori), is a magical beverage with cooling properties. It aids digestion and prevents heat-related ailments, making Aam Panna a tasty beverage and a natural remedy for summer woes. If you try it out and enjoy it, please share it with your loved ones and leave a comment with your suggestions. Your feedback is much appreciated and helps us improve our recipes.