Aam Panna

Ingredients:

• 5 to 6 raw mangoes (medium sized)
• 3 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp red chili powder or cayenne pepper (optional)
• 2 tsp cumin powder
• 2 tbsp chopped mint leaves

Method:

• Put the raw mangoes in a pan. Add water to cover them and briong the pan to a boil. 
• Keep the pan simmering on medium heat for about 10 to 15 mins. 
• Retrieve the mangoes from the pan. Peel and stone them. Mash the pulp.
• Add the chopped mint, cumin powder, chili powder, sugar and salt . 
• Mix everything well. (this pulp can be stored in the fridge for a week)
• While serving the Aam Panna, Fill the glass upto 1/3rd with the prepared mango pulp. 
• Add some ice cubes and fill the glass with water. Stir to mix well. 
• Garnish with some mint leaves!

Aam Panna is a typical summer drink in India. Mangoes are available in abundance in the summer season here. There are a lot of drinks and dishes prepared with raw and ripe mangoes during that period.