Padmas Navaruchi

AAM PANNA- SUMMER COOL DRINKS (PART – 4)

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April 28, 2021

AAM PANNA- SUMMER COOL DRINKS (PART – 4)

IN THE PREVIOUS POST WE LEARNT ABOUT MAKING AMLA, CUCUMBER, AND TENDER COCONUT DRINK THIS IS THE CONTINUATION OF THE PREVIOUS POST SUMMER COOL DRINKS- SERIES

AAM PANNA (RAW MANGO DRINK)

Aam Panna: This is a very commonly made Drink in north India.

Atmospheric temperature is very high in northern and central India and so people need to cool themselves with various SUMMER COOL DRINKS, AMONG WHICH AAM PANNA IS ONE.

The name of the drink is derived from the name of the main ingredient used for making it ie;

Aam, which is used in a raw form, not the ripe form along with jaggery and mint.

Unripe mango is very rich in Vitamin C and A.
It has magnesium which helps in waste removal
Raw mango consists of acid which helps in easing digestion and controlling constipation.
It helps in the absorption of iron and so increases body resistance.
It treats gastrointestinal disorders and also liver disorders.
It has antioxidant properties to protect our bodies from cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

Mint leaves:

Leaves are packed with antioxidants, vitamins A and C.
They also have B-complex, Phosphorous, and Calcium.
They are the richest source of Iron, potassium, and manganese to improve Hemoglobin levels.
It treats indigestion.
It improves respiratory complaints.
It removes bad breath
It improves memory.
The mint leaves boost Immunity.

Jaggery;

This is more nutritious than refined Sugar.
It improves digestive health.
It prevents anemia as it has Iron in it.
It helps in liver detoxification and also improves immune function.
It purifies the Blood.

INGREDIENTS NEEDED TO MAKE AAM PANNA

Raw mango-1 medium-sized (Boiled and mashed)
Mint leaves- 8-10
Jaggery-2-3 tablespoon
Roasted cumin powder-3/4 teaspoon
Salt-1/2 teaspoon
Rock salt or Black salt-3/4 teaspoon

METHOD:

Select a raw mango. Wash and wipe.

Peel to remove the skin. (do not throw it, can be used for making chutney).

Cut into pieces and keep ready.

Now take a glass of water and add to a mini cooker.
Now in a bowl put the raw mango pieces and a cup of water.
Keep the bowl in the cooker and cook for 1-2 whistles.

When the cooker cools take out the bowl of mango and mash.

Cool it completely.
Now in a multi mix add all the ingredients.

Grind them to a fine paste.

SERVING:

Take a glass, and put 3-4 Ice -cubes.
Put a tablespoon of paste into it.

TOP IT WITH MINT LEAVES AND SERVE CHILLED

JAGGERY DRINK

LIKE PANNA OF NORTH INDIA, BELLAD PANAKA (in Kannada -jaggery drink) IS FAMOUS IN SOUTH.

Bella (jaggery) is the main ingredient of this drink.

for giving it a sour taste, lime juice is used and flavored with dry ginger, cardamom, and a pinch of salt.

Jaggery as you already know is very good for your health.
Lime is the richest source of Vitamin -C, for immunity.
Dry ginger is good for digestion, lowers blood sugar, and inflammation, and lowers cholesterol.

INGREDIENTS FOR JAGGERY DRINK