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aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke |

Tarla Dalal
06 December, 2024


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aam panna is a refreshing drink which rejuvenates your spirits. Learn how to make mango panna drink.
A traditional summer cooler, kairi panha is a really snazzy way to fight sunstrokes. This peppy drink of raw mangoes sweetened with sugar and flavoured with aromatic spices like cardamom and saffron peps up your taste buds with its tingling, tangy taste.
Raw mangoes are by nature very cooling and when served in the form of a drink it also serves to hydrate the body. So, boost your energy and beat the heat with a glassful of chilled cool summer drink for sunstroke.
To make aam panna, combine the saffron with 1 tbsp of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside. Combine the raw mangoes and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles. Allow it to cool completely. Once cooled, peel and remove the pulp in a bowl. Combine the pulp and sugar and blend it in a mixer till smooth. Add the saffron-water mixture, cardamom powder and black salt and mix well. Add 3 cups of chilled water and mix well. Pour equal quantities of the drink into 4 individual glasses. Serve aam panna immediately.
Mango panna drink is a pleasant surprise for guests. You can make a large batch of this concentrate and store it in the refrigerator to be served later. Making the concentrate is neither elaborate nor difficult. Do not miss out on adding the black salt, it balances the sugar very well.
Tips for aam panna. 1. For best results buy raw mangoes when they are in the beginning of the season and not towards the end of season. 2. Wash the raw mangoes thoroughly before pressure cooking. 3. Saffron is usually added in warm milk for mithai, but for this recipe we have used water. Prefer to use warm water for best colour and flavour.
Enjoy aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke | with step by step photos below.
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Preparation Time
5 Mins
Cooking Time
20 Mins
Total Time
25 Mins
Makes
4 servings
Ingredients
For Panha
2 medium raw mango
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder
1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal)
a few saffron (kesar) strands
Method
- Combine the saffron with 1 tbsp of water in a bowl, mix well and keep aside.
- Combine the raw mangoes and 1½ cups of water in a pressure cooker and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
- Allow it to cool completely.
- Once cooled, peel and remove the pulp in a bowl.
- Combine the pulp and sugar and blend it in a mixer till smooth.
- Add the saffron-water mixture, cardamom powder and black salt and mix well.
- Add 3 cups of chilled water and mix well.
- Pour equal quantities of the drink into 4 individual glasses.
- Serve immediately.
Panha, Aam Panna, Kairi Panha recipe with step by step photos
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- Aam panna is made of 2 medium raw mangoes, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder, 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal) and a few saffron (kesar) strands.
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To make the mixture of aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke, first add a few saffron (kesar) strands in a small bowl.
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Add 1 tbsp of water to it.
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Mix well and keep aside.
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Then place 2 medium raw mangoes in a pressure cooker. Add 1½ cups of water to it and pressure cook for 4 whistles.
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Allow it to cool completely.
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Once cooled, peel the raw mangoes and remove the pulp in a bowl by squeezing it with your hands. Discard the seeds.
- Transfer the raw mango pulp into a mixer jar.
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Add 1/2 cup sugar to it.
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Blend it in a mixer till smooth.
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Add the prepared saffron-water mixture.
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Add 1/2 tsp cardamom (elaichi) powder to it.
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Add 1/2 tsp black salt (sanchal).
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Mix the mixture of aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke well.
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To make the mixture of aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke, first add a few saffron (kesar) strands in a small bowl.
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To make aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke, add 3 cups of chilled water to the mixture of aam panna.
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Mix well.
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Pour equal quantities of the drink into 4 individual glasses.
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Serve aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke immediately.
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To make aam panna recipe | kairi panha | mango panna drink | cool summer drink for sunstroke, add 3 cups of chilled water to the mixture of aam panna.
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For best results buy raw mangoes when they are in the beginning of the season and not towards the end of season.
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Wash the raw mangoes thoroughly before pressure cooking.
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Saffron is usually added in warm milk for mithai, but for this recipe we have used water. Prefer to use warm water for best colour and flavour.
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For best results buy raw mangoes when they are in the beginning of the season and not towards the end of season.
Nutrient values (Abbrv)per plate
Energy | 140 cal |
Protein | 0.4 g |
Carbohydrates | 35.4 g |
Fiber | 1.3 g |
Fat | 0.2 g |
Cholesterol | 0 mg |
Sodium | 1.4 mg |
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Nehal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Made it it?s yummy Wanted to know can I make the pulp and store it in fridge for how many days

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi, yes you can store in the fridge for 4 to 5 days or in freezer also...

Ravi khetan
March 13, 2025, midnight
What is the best time to have panga Morning. / Noon / night

n_katira
March 13, 2025, midnight
Soothing and cooling drink. I love to make this drink when raw mangoes are in season in the peak of summer... it really helps to beat sunstroke.

Kalyan Food Lover
March 13, 2025, midnight
Kachi kerry ka panha garmi mein kaffi labhdayak hai.... sabhi ise pasand karte hai....

Dev Bhattacharya
March 13, 2025, midnight
Tarlaji I have just come back from Karjat farm with tons of raw mangoes. Im sure your simple recipe will be outstanding. I''m giving my rating in anticiaptation. I''ll make the panha and post my comments asap. Dev

Sarah ansari
March 13, 2025, midnight
It was really awesome and delicious as well as helpful in summers

Tarla Dalal
March 13, 2025, midnight
Hi Sarah, Thank you for your kind words. Do try more and more recipes and let us know how they turned out. Happy Cooking !

Sarah ansari
March 13, 2025, midnight