What is Aam Panna?
This green mango cooler is so refreshing! It’s the drink you’re going to want to make during a heatwave. Think of it as the Indian version of lemonade, only instead of lemons, this recipe calls for another sour fruit: unripe green mangoes. The green mangoes are the reason this recipe calls for an instant pot. Green mangoes are practically as hard as rocks – and steaming them in a pressure cooker is a quick and hands-off way to cook them. If you don’t have an instant pot, you can just boil them in water. Once the green mangoes cool down, remove the pulp and toss it into a blender with water, sugar, and spices. Chill the juice and once it’s nice and cold, pour it over ice and enjoy one of the best Indian drinks ever. When making aam panna, you’ll want to use a few spices to give it the right flavor: roasted cumin powder, black salt, and salt. The first two spices are very unique in flavor and can be overpowering if you’ve never had them before. I love these spices in aam panna BUT if you are making this for kids or for people who aren’t used to these kinds of spices then I suggest making the drink sans spices and adding them to individual glasses to taste. I hope you love this sweet and sour green mango cooler! Trust me when I say this Indian summer drink hits the spot and will help keep you feeling cool on the hottest summer day. Like this recipe? Pin it to your favorite Pinterest board now so you will remember to make it later!
