Thursday, June 17, 2010

Aam Ka Panna - Microwave version



Aam ka panna is a very refreshing mango drink. It acts as a coolant especially in summer when the mercury hits high. They are made from raw mangoes that have a sour -sweet taste and with mint leaves. Mangoes are cooked prior to being blended. Cooking them in the microwave gets it done easily.
The high power or 100% power in the recipe refers to an output of 900watts. So adjust the time for cooking according to the specifications of your microwave oven.
1 whole big raw mango
3/4 cup of sugar
1 fist full fresh mint leaves
1 teaspoon roasted and powdered cumin seeds
1/2 teaspoon black salt/ Kala namak
Water as required
Choose firm, green skinned mangoes. They should be raw and hard to press.
Wash, peel and chop the mango into small slices.
Place the slices in a microwave proof utensil, add 1 cup of water to it.
Cover and cook the mango on 100% power for 4 minutes.
Add sugar, black salt and roasted cumin seeds powder and microwave covered on 80% power for 5 minutes.
Allow to stand a further 5 minutes.
Cool them outside the microwave.
Blend this mixture along with mint leaves in a blender.


Transfer to clean bottles and store in the refridgerator.
To serve, mix 1 part of juice to 3 parts of very cold water.
Pour in glasses and enjoy.
The salt and sugar can be varied as required.

9 comments:

  1. Not tried this yet. You tempt me to try it and will sure try it. Lovely click.

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  2. Very refreshing...........heard about it but never made or tasted.Must give a try at least for this summer.

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  3. Fabulous drink, a prefect thirsty quencher..feel like grabbing..

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  4. Hi Lataji,

    Maanga kedacha...appidiyae saapiduvane...No aam panna...no nothing...yours looks yummy to be had on a hot summer day!!!

    Shobha

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  5. summer thirst quenchers..very very healthy and tasty..love this one..

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  6. summer soothers.. wish I could have them now!!

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  7. I love this... Have had them 3 years back...

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