Aam Panna

Mango fruit is one of the nutritionally rich fruit with unique flavor, taste and fragrance.The sharp sour taste and refreshing green color soothes me from heart to soul. Mangoes are my only  reason to bear the summer and yes! The mango season is here!
This summer cooler is made from raw mango which is well known for its tangy flavours. Raw mangoes have many health benefits and this ,cooler specifically, keeps you hydrated during summer and it prevents heat stroke and gastro-intestinal disorders. It also increases body resistance against tuberculosis, anemia, cholera and dysentry.
While preparing a recipe,I always try to focus on making it  kids friendly and nuritious. I have added poppy seeds in this  recipe. Poppy seeds(khus khus) are known to  provide myriad health benefits like enhancing brain function, prevents bone damage, boosts immunity, induces sleep, relieves constipation, improves heart health, combat skin infections- to name a few

Aam Panna

Preparation Time: 5 mins
Cooking Time: 25 min
Serves: 4

Ingredients:

Raw mangoes - 4-5 medium size
Sugar - 1 cup
Black Salt(kala namak) - 1  tsp
Black pepper(kali mirch)- 1/2tsp
Salt- 1 tsp
Fresh mint leaves/ mint powder - 2-3/ 1/2 tsp resp
Roasted cumin powder (optional) - 1/2 tsp
Poppy seeds  (khuskhus) - 1/2 tsp

Method:

1. Peel, deseed and boil the mangoes with 1/2 cup water
2. Let them cool and grind finely
3. Sieve to remove any threads
4. Add 750ml water to it and bring it to boil
5. Add mint, black salt, sugar, pepper, poppy seeds, salt and cumin powder and cook on low flame for 3-4 mins 
6. Let it cool and put in refrigerator for 3-4 hrs
7. Serve chilled