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Aam Pana - Green Mango Drink

Published: Jun 10, 2014 · Modified: Oct 26, 2021 by Tanvi · This post may contain affiliate links

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Sinfully Spicy - Aam Pana, Green Mango, Mint & Cardamom Drink #indianAs we drove to indian store a few weeks back, I told the husband "Oh I doubt they would have any more", though secretly,I desired that they had ordered more of these chubby, tart green mangoes which are gateway to aroma and taste of indian summer into my little kitchen. I approached the mango carton first thing though I was there to stock up on green chilies, baby eggplants and curry leaves. I hurriedly tore the plastic bag and started my selection."She's a little too excited about them", I overheard the husband telling the store keeper whose reply made me smile ear to ear," Will be getting more in few days".

Sinfully Spicy - Aam Pana, Green Mango, Mint & Cardamom Drink #indianThis summer has been rather good as far as seasonal produce goes. Except the blueberries which I climbing the price ladder each week, we are enjoying the bounty a lot. I bought squash and first cherries home over the weekend  but I am more happy that the supply of raw mangoes exported from India will continue in our local store. After pickling, adding them to lentils and chutneys, I also made this drink last week.

Sinfully Spicy - Aam Pana, Green Mango, Mint & Cardamom Drink #indian

Sinfully Spicy - Aam Pana, Green Mango, Mint & Cardamom Drink #indianWhile the raw mangoes were boiling and the cumin was slow roasting, I plucked up few leaves from my potted mint, tore them from the twigs, bathed them in the kitchen sink and set on the counter. My hands started to smell of the herb and a strong aroma filled up the nostrils only to be replaced a few moments later by the sweet-smelling cardamom as I broke open the pod. Suddenly, the kitchen was engulfed in the perfume of herbs and spices. I was at once transported to being a child again, drinking aam pana first thing from the jug in the refrigerator after getting back from school.

Sinfully Spicy - Aam Pana, Green Mango, Mint & Cardamom Drink #indianAam (mango) pana/panna is tart, sweet and spicy drink popular in India during the cruel summer months.The recipe is very simple and quick.You could roast or grill the mangoes for a smoky flavor instead of boiling them. Just keep in mind not to overdo the mint, cardamom or cumin since the pronounced taste has to be of the mango here.
Sinfully Spicy - Aam Pana, Green Mango, Mint & Cardamom Drink #indian

Ingredients (Serves 6-8)

  • 5-6 green mangoes,unripe
  • (scant) pinch of hing (asafetida,optional)
  • 2 cups water
  • ⅓ cup sugar (can be increased to ½ cup or to taste)
  • 6-7 fresh mint leaves
  • 1 very small green chili (any mild variety will work)
  • 1 green cardamom pod
  • ½ teaspoon (scant) roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp kala namak (black salt, adds tang but substitute with salt if you don't have)
  • Salt to taste
  • Water
  • Crushed ice, mint leaves to garnish

Method

Wash the mangoes and remove their tops, peel them. Place them in a pressure cooker along with hing and 2 cups of water.Close the lid and let cook on medium heat for 1-2 whistles. If you do not have a pressure cooker, you can boil the mangoes in a pot till the flesh is soft. Take off the heat and let cool down till okay to touch.

Meanwhile, finely chop the mint leaves and green chili. You can seed the chili before chopping. Break open the cardamom pod and crush the seeds in a mortar and pestle.

Once the mangoes have cooled a bit, add the sugar to the pot and using your hands squeeze the mangoes till all the flesh falls off and you get hold of the seeds. Discard the seeds and any tough membranes. Add finely chopped mint and chili and using your immersion blender, blend everything. Ideally, the consistency of pana is not smooth, there is mango flesh and bits of mint & chili suspended in the liquid.

Add the cardamom,cumin, kala namak, red chili powder. Mix thoroughly, taste and adjust the salt. Transfer the contents to a beverage holder or a jug and add top with water depending on how dilute you like it.

Chill thoroughly and serve with ice and mint leaves.

Enjoy and Thanks for stopping by!

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Comments

  1. Anjana @ At The Corner Of Happy & Harried

    June 10, 2014 at 5:36 pm

    Nothing better than aam panna in summer. Great recipe!

    Reply
  2. Deepa

    June 10, 2014 at 6:54 pm

    This is the best possible drink that one can have in this summer. Wonderfully prepared.
    Deepa

    Reply
  3. Sadhna Grover

    June 10, 2014 at 8:43 pm

    Very nice drink and nice photos. It is really a great drink for summer, thanks for sharing.

    Reply
  4. Rosa May (@RosasYummyYums)

    June 10, 2014 at 10:08 pm

    Refreshing and exquisite!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

    Reply
  5. [email protected]

    June 11, 2014 at 10:39 am

    Beautiful pictures!!!

    Reply
  6. [email protected]

    June 11, 2014 at 5:10 pm

    This is the perfect drink for summer, Tanvi!

    Reply
  7. pink and black

    June 11, 2014 at 9:40 pm

    Tanvi, i found a packaged drink of Aam Panna in flight and grabbed it cuz thats how much i love Aam Panna, never had the courage to try this at home though

    Reply
  8. Joyti

    June 12, 2014 at 10:17 am

    Wow, I've never heard of aam pana but it sounds great...it sounds really refreshing. If only the weather was nicer here....

    I love the photographs! You are SO good!

    Reply
  9. Kiran @ KiranTarun.com

    June 13, 2014 at 8:42 pm

    Beautiful photos and recipe, Tanvi. So thirsty!!!

    Reply
  10. Lail | With A Spin

    June 13, 2014 at 9:03 pm

    Refreshing and third quenching!

    Reply
  11. Shumaila The Novice Housewife

    June 14, 2014 at 11:05 am

    Gorgeous click Tanvi! And I love that glass 🙂 and of course the drink too 🙂

    Reply
  12. Archana @ The Perfect Zest

    June 16, 2014 at 7:15 am

    its been ages since I've had Aam Panha.. I must try it again. Your photographs are gorgeous!

    Reply
  13. Mango

    June 16, 2014 at 2:19 pm

    I loooovvve mangos, but I am ashamed to admit that I have never seen a recipe before that uses unripe mangos.....you have opened my eyes to even more possibilities with this wonderful fruit! 🙂

    Reply

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