Raw Mango Juice (Aam ka panna)

aam ka panna

Now it is season for raw mangoes. In this sweltering weather, raw mango juice or aam ka panna comes as a boon to quench our thirst. Water, sweetening jaggery, tangy raw mango, aroma of cardamom and edible camphor (pachcha karpura) makes us to crave for more. This juice helps to supply energy instantly and rehydrates body. Calms mind and satiates your taste buds. Here is a quick recipe for this juice. This is usually prepared during Sri Ramanavami or Chaitra navami in India

Ingredients:

raw mangoes

Raw mangoes - 2
Jaggery - 1 cup (you can add more if you need)
Cardamom - 5
Edible Camphor (pachcha karpura) - 1/4 pinch (don't put more. It turns juice bitter).

Method:

cooked raw mango

Wash raw mangoes well and cook them in cooker or you can also boil them in water till cooked. Powder jaggery and dissolve it in 4 cups of water. Allow the cooked mangoes to cool down. Remove its external skin and seed.  Mash the pulp. You can also mix it in blender. Mix this pulp in jaggery water. Stir it well.  Strain this juice mix to remove mango fibers. Add powdered cardamom and edible camphor. Mix well. Aam ka panna is ready to drink.

Also read Ayurveda Health Benefits of mango