{"id":"recipe_27b479deff","slug":"aam-panna","title":"Aam Panna","description":"A refreshing and cooling Indian summer drink made from tangy raw green mangoes, flavored with roasted cumin, black salt, and fresh mint. It's the perfect natural hydrator for hot weather.","serves":4,"time":{"prepMinutes":10,"cookMinutes":20,"totalMinutes":30,"activeMinutes":15},"ingredients":[{"id":"ingredient-1","original":"2 medium raw green mangoes","name":"Mango","quantity":2,"unit":"piece","usQuantity":2,"usUnit":"piece","form":"raw","notes":"green and firm","group":"base","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-2","original":"1/2 cup sugar or jaggery","name":"Jaggery","quantity":100,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"cup","form":"granulated","notes":"can substitute with jaggery","group":"sweetener","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-3","original":"1 tsp black salt (kala namak)","name":"Black Salt","quantity":5,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"powder","notes":"kala namak for authentic sulfurous flavor","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-4","original":"1 tsp roasted cumin powder","name":"Cumin","quantity":2,"unit":"g","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"tsp","form":"roasted powder","notes":"","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-5","original":"1/2 tsp salt","name":"Salt","quantity":3,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/2","usUnit":"tsp","form":"fine","notes":"adjust to taste","group":"seasoning","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-6","original":"1/4 cup fresh mint leaves","name":"Mint","quantity":10,"unit":"g","usQuantity":"1/4","usUnit":"cup","form":"leaves","notes":"freshly picked","group":"flavoring","optional":false},{"id":"ingredient-7","original":"4 cups water","name":"Water","quantity":1,"unit":"l","usQuantity":1,"usUnit":"quart","form":"liquid","notes":"chilled for serving","group":"base","optional":false}],"instructions":[{"id":"instruction-1","text":"Wash the raw mangoes thoroughly. Place them in a pressure cooker or a deep pot with enough water to cover them. Boil until the mangoes become soft and the skin starts to loosen (about 15-20 minutes in a pot or 2-3 whistles in a pressure cooker).","group":"Preparation","title":"Wash the raw mangoes thoroughly","timerMinutes":20,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-2","text":"Once cooled, peel the mangoes and extract all the pulp into a bowl. Discard the seeds and the skin.","group":"Preparation","title":"Once cooled, peel the mangoes and extract all the pulp","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Preparation"},{"id":"instruction-3","text":"In a blender, combine the mango pulp, sugar (or jaggery), black salt, roasted cumin powder, regular salt, and fresh mint leaves. Blend until you achieve a smooth concentrate.","group":"Blending","title":"Combine the mango pulp, sugar, black salt, roasted cumin powder, regular salt","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Blending"},{"id":"instruction-4","text":"Transfer the concentrate to a large pitcher. Add chilled water and stir well to combine. Adjust the consistency and sweetness to your preference.","group":"Mixing","title":"Transfer the concentrate","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Mixing"},{"id":"instruction-5","text":"Pour into glasses over ice cubes. Garnish with a sprig of fresh mint and a pinch of roasted cumin powder if desired. Serve chilled.","group":"Serving","title":"Pour into glasses","timerMinutes":null,"sourceTitle":"Serving"}],"notes":"Using jaggery instead of sugar adds a lovely earthy depth and is a more traditional, healthier sweetener choice. Ensure the raw mangoes are firm and very tart for the best flavor profile.","cuisine":{"group":"Desi","specific":["North Indian"]},"course":["drink"],"cookingMethod":["boil"],"equipment":["blender","pressure cooker or pot","pitcher","strainer"],"diet":["vegan","vegetarian","gluten_free","dairy_free","low_fat"],"allergens":[],"difficulty":"easy","yield":{"amount":1,"unit":"l","note":"Yields approximately 4 servings"},"makeAhead":{"instructions":"The concentrate (before adding water) can be prepared and stored in the fridge."},"storage":{"food":{"instructions":"Keep the prepared drink refrigerated in a sealed pitcher.","reheatingNotes":"Serve cold, do not reheat."}},"image":"https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/ezdish-prod.firebasestorage.app/o/public_recipes%2Frecipe_27b479deff%2Fcover.jpg?alt=media&token=2f42c3ae-a1c9-428e-85b1-92e052e98dfc","imageAlt":"Aam Panna — recipe cover","aiGenerated":true,"publishedAt":"2026-10-10","updatedAt":"2026-10-11","sourceUrl":"","tags":["mango","indian drink","summer cooler","tangy","vegan","refreshing","aam panna"],"schemaVersion":1,"sourceTitle":"Aam Panna","sourcePublishedAt":"2026-02-04T17:47:14.597Z","sourceUpdatedAt":"2026-02-04T17:47:14.597Z","related":[{"id":"recipe_2e082afe98","slug":"chaas-indian-buttermilk","title":"Chaas (Indian Buttermilk)","description":"A refreshing and savory Indian yogurt drink infused with roasted cumin and black salt. 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