This is a thirst quencher for hot summer days. Of which there seems to be no end in sight in my part of the world. But since there are mangoes as compensation, I will not crib just a little :).
Raw mangoes are almost on the wane now, so before they finish, i made kairi ka panna. Its an easy to make drink that can be made and stored in the fridge, either as a concentrate or diluted in a ready to drink form. It keeps in the fridge for about 10 days in a closed bottle.
Kairi ka Panna
1 cup pulp of raw mangoes (i skinned and sliced about 2 medium sized raw mangoes)
3/4 cup sugar (adjust according to the tartness of the mango)
2 cups water
large pinch of salt
in a pan (i use the pressure cooker and cook upto 3 whistles) add the mango pulp, sugar and the water and boil till the mango is fully cooked. cool and add to the liquidiser and pulse till it forms a frothy mix. this will be like a thick sauce. add the salt, check and adjust salt / sugar. this is now the concentrate.
To serve: dilute with chilled water in a 1:5 ratio, top with ice and serve. Alternatively dilute the whole amount with 1.5 litres of water and store in bottles.
Note: a lot of recipes will call for a spice mix of pepper, black salt and cumin to be added, but i prefer it plain. go ahead and add the spices if you enjoy it.
This is my all-time favorite summer drink. Learnt to roast the green mangoes on open fire from my Mum and then use the pulp. Smoky and absolutely stunning.
Girl, it is really hot in these parts here too and that drink would definitely be refreshing.
its cooled off here a bit, but i could have one more drink for you!
I make it with raw mango instead of mango pulp. I also add mint. It is slightly more tangy, and green to look at. I have blogged about my recipe – if you’re interested.
http://mylifeandspice.blogspot.com/2010/08/refreshing-goodbye-to-summer.html
hi deepika…i too used raw mango pulp, i prefer it without any additives….
awesome picture. when my mum makes panha it’s green… will get the recipe from her and share. the drink. and the recipe if you like.
thanks darling! one of the raw mangoes i used was yellowish hence the colour, otherwise its a pale green only
That’s the drink I need right now. Weather at its worst in Vizag. :( Planning on making Aam ka Panna tomorrow. Lovely picture, Aru.
how i wish i could send you some sailu! the heat has abated to a large extent here… i hope you have better weather too..