Aam Panna kindles some nostalgic memories of my trip to Bhopal. It was my maiden trip to Bhopal, a decade ago when my parents lived there for briefly less than a year.
Warmth, love and memories still linger very much. It was a closely knit community where my parent's neighbours were so eager to meet a Uk return daughter. Every house I visited, they treated me royally to a comfort meal and local souvenir. It was such an overwhelming trip with so much to do in a small place. Coming from Bangalore where life is really very fast, it was quite contrary here.
I also remember visiting a fair and also having one of the nicest Dhaba kinds of a meal accompanied with local folk dance/ music. Those were the days!! Even today, given my mum a chance, she would love to relocate to Bhopal 🙂
Yes, when I visited my dad's colleague's place in Bhopal who happen to be a native of Gujrat, treated me to a chilled glass of Aam ka Panna. I really couldn't stop with one .. that I did ask for more. Over the years, my Amma learnt from Aunty and she would make it a regular affair.
A decade later, when I spotted some Raw Mangoes at my local Indian Grocer, I handpicked a few. Totally excited, I had a list of things planned - Mangakari, Mangakuttan and what not. But I ended up making Aam Panna.
What else can I make with Raw Green Mangoes?
Ingredients
- 500 g Raw Mango
- 2 Cup Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Black Salt
- 2 teaspoon Roasted Cumin Powder
- ½ teaspoon Pepper
- Good Squeeze of Lemon
Instructions
STOVE TOP
- Wash the Mangoes, make a few slits and cook them in a pressure cooker for 10 Minutes.
INSTANT POT
- Make a few slits on the Mango and place them on the trivet in the Instant Pot. Secure the lid and turn the vent to sealing. Pressure Cook HIGH FOR 15 MINUTES, NPR.
HOW TO MAKE AAM PANNA
- Once they cool down, peel the skin and extract the mango pulp. Measure the mango pulp out to 1 Cup. Mango Pulp was slightly sour.
- Add double the amount of sugar to the pulp along with the rest of the ingredients and mix it well. Store the Aam Panna Pulp Concentrate in an airtight bottle in the fridge.
- To Serve, pour 2 tablespoon of the Aam ka Panna concentrate, top with chilled water and stir. Add Ice. Serve immediately.
Khushi Jain says
Refreshing Drink and totally traditional drink. My aunt makes Aam Panna just the same way.
Janani Rakesh Kumar says
Stunning clicks Sandhya! Aam ka Panna looks soo refreshing!!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thank you Janani:)
Dolphia Nandi says
Refreshing post! I really love how simple and delicious this raw mango drink is!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thanks.
Remya says
Refreshing aam panna drink.....!! beautiful pics..... 🙂
Sandhya Hariharan says
Thank you Remya
Rupali says
Aam Panna brings back nostalgic memories of childhood, so delicious!
Sandhya Hariharan says
Heyy thanks Rupali.
Amina says
Just came across your blog... it is simply awesome! would try out this recipe soon for the potluck party.