I’m sharing how to make the Aam Panna recipe using the Instant Pot and in a regular pot on the stovetop. This delicious and healthy Aam Panna is one of the best ways to beat the scorching heat and stay hydrated.
It’s been a favorite since childhood and now the kids are loving it too!! Our other favorites Indian Summer drinks are Chabeel and Nimbu Pani (Lemonade).
What is Aam Panna?
Aam Panna is a refreshing summer beverage popular in India made with raw mangoes.
Although this drink is called Aam Panna where aam means mango in Hindi, it is made using green mangoes which are raw or unripe mangoes. We call them Kairi in Marathi and hence this drink is also known as Kairi Panha.
Traditional Aam Panna recipe from the Maharashtrian cuisine is made by boiling raw mangoes, blending them, and mixing the pulp with jaggery, salt, cardamom, and saffron.
In Northern India, other spices (such as roasted cumin powder and black salt), and mint are also added to this drink.
The resulting drink has a tangy, sweet, and slightly sour flavor!
Aam Panna is known for its cooling properties and is often consumed to beat the heat and quench thirst during hot weather. It is also believed to have various health benefits but above all its too delicious to miss!
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
This Aam Panna (summer drink) made with green mangoes is
Non-alcoholic Sweet and sour to taste Made with raw (unripe) green mangoes Very refreshing and an excellent thirst quencher Packed with Vitamin C Vegan and gluten-free Absolutely delicious
Recipe Ingredients
Raw mangoes: Also known as Kairi or Kachchi Kairi. Choose the hard green mangoes to get the best results. Sweetener: Traditionally jaggery is used but you can replace it with sugar. Basic Flavors: Cardamom powder (great aroma and sweet notes), salt, and saffron (gives rich orangish color). Optional Spices: Roasted cumin powder, chaat masala, and black salt.
How To Make Aam Panna (Stepwise photos)
Prep Work
Wash and peel the raw mangoes. Cut them into pieces and discard the seed. Chop or grate the jaggery (if needed) To cook the raw mangoes, we can boil them on the stovetop or Instant Pot.
To Boil Raw Mango using Instant Pot (Pot in pot method)
Add 2 cups of water to the stainless main pot and place a trivet inside. Add the peeled and chopped raw mangoes pieces along with ½ cup of water in a stainless insert. Place the stainless insert on the trivet and close the lid with the vent in a closed/sealed position. Cook on Manual or pressure cook mode for 10 mins for high pressure followed by natural release when cooking is complete.
Boil raw Mango using the Stovetop method
1- Peel the raw mangoes, slice the raw mango flesh to separate it from the seed, and roughly chop the flesh into pieces. Add these to a saucepan along with 2 cups of water and bring it to a boil. 2- Simmer for 10-15 minutes or until the raw mango is soft (can mash with spoon). Turn the heat off.
To Make Aam Panna Concentrate
3 - To the cooked raw mangoes (while they are still warm) add jaggery, saffron, and cardamom powder to it. Mix and allow the jaggery to dissolve (stir in between if required) and allow the mixture to cool completely. Optional - To take it up a notch, add salt, black salt, chaat masala, and roasted cumin seeds powder to it and mix well. Mint can be added too. 4- Once the mixture is cool, blend it (in a blender) till smooth. Your Aam Panna Concentrate is ready!!
Storage and Serving
Storing Aam Panna concentrate - just like any other fruit punch or squash, this can be stored for days in the refrigerator. You can also freeze in ice cubes trays for longer use. While serving, pour the required quantity 2-4 tablespoons (varies based on glass size) and top it with ice and chilled water. Mix and serve. Storing Ready to Drink Aam Panna - Transfer the concentrate to a jug and add 5-6 cups of water (or more depending on how thin consistency you like) and 2 cups of ice. Give it a good stir and give a quick taste. If required, you can add more water or adjust the sweet and salt amount. Our delicious, very hydrating, and best summer drink - Aam Panna is ready!!
Recipe Tips
Use raw (green) mangoes for this recipe to get the best sweet sour-tasting drink. The tangy the mangoes the better for this drink. If your mangoes are not very sour, add lime or lemon juice to make the drink tangy. I prefer peeling the skin on before boiling it as it is less messy and easier. You can boil the green mangoes with skin on and then scoop the pulp. Typically Aam Panna is a yellowish-orange color but the color may vary depending on the pulp color and ingredients used like jaggery (or sugar) or mint. For a rich yellowish-orange color, add a few strands of saffron to the puree while it’s warm. I have used jaggery as the sweetener, but sugar can be used too. The taste and color will vary accordingly. Mint can be added to the drink while blending for that fresh flavor. That will alter the color and taste but still be delicious. Adjust the water quantity to your liking depending on how thick you like your Panna.
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