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    Whisk Affair » Recipes » Indian Beverages » Aam Panna (Tangy Green Mango Drink)

    Published: May 30, 2021 | Last Updated On: May 31, 2021 by Neha Mathur | This post may contain affiliate links. I earn from qualifying purchases.

    Aam Panna (Tangy Green Mango Drink)

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    Aam Panna (Tangy Green Mango Drink) is a refreshing Indian summer beverage made using green raw mangoes. It is sweet, tangy, and bursting with beautiful flavors. Make it in an instant pot or a traditional pressure cooker (vegan, gluten-free).

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    Aam panna served in a tall glass with few ice cubes and mint leaves.
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    • About This Recipe
    • Health Benefits Of Aam Panna
    • Ingredients
    • How To Make Aam Panna
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Pro Tips By Neha
    • You Might Also Like
    • Recipe Card

    About This Recipe

    Aam Panna (Tangy Green Mango Drink, Kairi Panha) is an Indian summer beverage made using raw green mangoes, sugar, and a few spices. It is sweet, tangy, super refreshing, and comes together in under 30 minutes.

    Aam Ka Panna is quite a popular traditional beverage that is prepared in most of the northern and western parts of India during the summer season when fresh green mangoes are in season. The addition of black salt and roasted cumin not only improves the flavor but also aids digestion.

    This vegan and gluten free mango panna drink is prepared in many parts of India but each region’s version is slightly different from the other. The aam panna recipe also changes from household to household.

    It is called Aam Ka Panna or Kairi Ka Panna in North India, Aam Jhora in Madhya Pradesh, and Aam Pora Shorbot in West Bengal.

    I remember my mom making this drink by boiling the mangoes along with the skin. Some people roast the mangoes instead of boiling them and some add jaggery in place of sugar to make it healthier.

    In today’s post, I am sharing a version of my mom’s recipe which is easier to make but tastes just like hers. You can make it in an instant pot or a traditional pressure cooker.

    Health Benefits Of Aam Panna

    Due to the heat-resistant properties of green mangoes, it prevents the body from getting heatstroke in summer.

    It is a great drink to improve digestion and also keep other stomach-related issues at bay.

    It is extremely rich in vitamin C and iron, both very beneficial for our bodies.

    Ingredients

    Aam panna ingredients.

    This sweet and sour beverage is made using 5 ingredients – unripe green mangoes, fresh mint leaves, granulated white sugar, black salt (kala namak), and roasted cumin powder (jeera powder).

    Green mangoes are available in any Indian grocery store during the summer. Get the unripe green mangoes that are dark green in color and firm to touch. Also makes sure that the mangoes are tart. Avoid the ones that have blemishes or soft patches. Avoid the mangoes which are fibrous.

    You can adjust the amount of sugar, depending on how sweet you want the aam panna to be. You can even use brown sugar, powdered jaggery, liquid jaggery, or evaporated sugarcane juice instead of sugar, for a healthier version.

    Add some black pepper powder or green cardamom powder to spice up the drink.

    Add a splash of vodka, white rum, or tequila for an adult version.

    How To Make Aam Panna

    Cook The Green Mangoes

    In An Instant Pot

    Wash 1 pound (500 grams) of green mangoes and wipe them with a paper towel. Peel them using a knife and cut the flesh into slices. Discard the seeds.

    Add the sliced mangoes to the instant pot along with 1 cup of water.

    Raw mango slices and water added to instant pot.

    Close the lid of the pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure.

    Lid of the instant pot secured.

    Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure manually by moving the valve to the venting position. Open the lid of the pot and let the mixture cool down completely.

    Cooked green mangoes.

    In A Traditional Pressure Cooker

    Wash 1 pound (500 grams) of green mangoes and wipe them with a paper towel. Peel them using a knife and cut the flesh into slices. Discard the seeds.

    Add the sliced mangoes to the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water.

    Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high heat for one whistle. Then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.

    Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release naturally.

    Open the lid of the cooker.

    Make Aam Panna Concentrate

    Transfer the cooked and cooled green mangoes to a blender.

    Cooked green mangoes transferred to a blender.

    Add 1 cup mint leaves, 1 cup granulated sugar, 2 teaspoon roasted cumin powder, and 4 teaspoon black salt to the blender and blend to make a smooth paste.

    Note – You can store the mango panna concentrate in a glass bottle at this stage for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and add water when ready to serve. This concentrate can be easily frozen for up to 3 months.

    Mint leaves, sugar, cumin powder and black salt added to the blender.
    Smooth paste made.

    Make The Panna

    Transfer the mango mixture to a large bowl or a pitcher.

    Mango panna concentrate added to a bowl.

    Add 6 cups of chilled water and stir well.

    Chilled water added to the bowl.

    Refrigerate the aam panna drink for a few hours and serve chilled in tall serving glasses with a few ice cubes. You can keep it refrigerated for 3-4 days.

    Ready mango panna.
    Mango panna poured over ice in a tall glass.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How to make aam ka panna with jaggery?

    You can make a healthier and a very different tasting version of aam panna by replacing sugar with jaggery. Use liquid jaggery so that it blends easily in the panna.

    Otherwise, grate the jaggery and add it to the panna and refrigerate for a few hours. Jaggery will dissolve after some time.

    How to make roasted aam panna?

    Bengalis make a version of aam ka panna and they call it aam pora shorbot.
    The process to make it is similar to the recipe below except that the green mangoes are roasted on an open flame instead of boiling. It gives a lovely smoky taste to the drink. Make sure to prick the mangoes before roasting them.

    You can roast the mangoes over direct flame, in an air fryer or an oven just like you would roast an eggplant to make baingan bharta.

    Pro Tips By Neha

    Peeling the mangoes is optional! You can keep the skin on while cooking the mangoes. Once they are cooked, squeeze the pulp and discard the skin. It gives a very distinct flavor to the panna. However, peeling the skin before cooking makes the process very easy.

    If the panna is not very tangy, you can add some lime juice to it.

    You can also cook the mangoes in a microwave. Just keep them in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 cup of water to the bowl. Micro on high for 10 minutes.

    You can also roast the mangoes instead of boiling them. The smoky flavor will take this drink to the next level.

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    Aam panna is a refreshing Indian summer drink made using green mangoes. It is sweet, tangy, and bursting with beautiful flavors. Make it in an instant pot or a traditional pressure cooker.

    Aam Panna Recipe (Tangy Green Mango Drink)

    Aam Panna (Tangy Green Mango Drink) is a refreshing Indian summer beverage made using green raw mangoes. It is sweet, tangy, and bursting with beautiful flavors. Make it in an instant pot or a traditional pressure cooker.
    4.07 from 30 votes
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    Course: Beverage
    Cuisine: Indian
    Diet: Gluten Free, Vegan, Vegetarian
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 30 minutes
    Total Time: 35 minutes
    Servings: 8 people
    Calories: 140kcal
    Author: Neha Mathur

    Ingredients 

    • 1 pound green mangoes (500 g)
    • 1 cup mint
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • 2 teaspoons roasted cumin powder
    • 4 teaspoons black salt
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    Instructions

    Cook The Green Mangoes

    • In An Instant Pot
    • Wash green mangoes and wipe them with a paper towel. Peel them using a knife and cut the flesh into slices. Discard the seeds.
    • Add the sliced mangoes to the instant pot along with 1 cup of water.
    • Close the lid of the pot and set the valve to the sealing position. Press PRESSURE COOK and set the timer to 5 minutes on high pressure.
    • Once the timer goes off, let the pressure release naturally for 10 minutes. Release the remaining pressure manually by moving the valve to the venting position. Open the lid of the pot and let the mixture cool down completely.
    • In A Traditional Pressure Cooker
    • Wash green mangoes and wipe them with a paper towel. Peel them using a knife and cut the flesh into slices. Discard the seeds.
    • Add the sliced mangoes to the pressure cooker along with 2 cups of water.
    • Close the lid of the pressure cooker and cook on high heat for one whistle. Then reduce the heat to low and cook for 5 minutes on low heat.
    • Remove the cooker from heat and let the pressure release naturally.
    • Open the lid of the cooker.

    Make Aam Panna Concentrate

    • Transfer the cooked and cooled green mangoes to a blender.
    • Add mint leaves, sugar, roasted cumin powder, and black salt to the blender and blend until smooth.
    • Note – You can store the panna concentrate at this stage for 3-4 days in the refrigerator and add water when ready to serve. This concentrate can be easily frozen for up to 3 months.

    Make The Panna

    • Transfer the mango mixture to a large bowl or a pitcher.
    • Add 6 cups of water and stir well.
    • Refrigerate the panna for a few hours and serve chilled with a few ice cubes. You can keep it refrigerated for 3-4 days.

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qv__dagOB7w

    Notes

    Peeling the mangoes is optional! You can keep the skin on while cooking the mangoes. Once they are cooked, squeeze the pulp and discard the skin. It gives a very distinct flavor to the panna. However, peeling the skin before cooking makes the process very easy.
    If the panna is not very tangy, you can add some lime juice to it.
    You can also cook the mangoes in a microwave. Just keep them in a microwave-safe bowl and add 1 cup of water to the bowl. Micro on high for 10 minutes.
    You can also roast the mangoes instead of boiling them. The smoky flavor will take this drink to the next level.
    You can make a healthier and a very different tasting version of aam panna by replacing sugar with jaggery. Use liquid jaggery so that it blends easily in the panna. Otherwise, grate the jaggery and add it to the panna and refrigerate for a few hours. Jaggery will dissolve after some time.
    Add a splash of vodka, white rum or tequila for an adult version.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 140kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Sodium: 1166mg | Potassium: 145mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g | Vitamin A: 920IU | Vitamin C: 24.5mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.7mg
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    1. MM

      March 30, 2015 at 8:31 am

      Please post a video of this 🙂

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      • msnehamathur

        March 30, 2015 at 12:14 pm

        Will try to post Soon MM 🙂

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    2. MONICA

      May 31, 2020 at 4:51 pm

      5 stars
      How long this can be stored in fridge?

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      • Neha Mathur

        June 01, 2020 at 1:43 pm

        2-3 days.

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