Mint Mango Squash

Mint (Pudina) Raw mango (Aam) Squash (Panna) is an Indian drink renowned for its heat-resistant properties. Pudina Aam Panna traditional Indian household summer drink which contain the goodness and exciting flavor of mint and mango. In Indian culture, it is regarded as a tonic believed to increase resistance against tuberculosis, anemia, cholera and dysentery.

Ingredients :

• Raw mangoes – 3 to 4 medium size
• Sugar – 1 cup
• Roasted cumin powder – 1 tbsp
• Black salt – 1tsp
• Salt as per required
• Fenugreek seeds ( methi ) – 1/2 tsp
• Mint leaves – 1/4 cups
• Ice cubes

Directions :

• Place mangoes in a pressure cooker along with 2 cups Water . cook till soft or 3 to 4 whistles.
• Let it cool down completely and then peel the mangoes and get the pulp with the help of a spoon and discard the seeds.
• Now add the mint leaves along with fenugreek seeds ( methi ),sugar and 1/2 cup water into a blender, blend it and make a smooth puree.
• Remove it into a pitcher, add mangoes pulp ,roasted cumin powder, black salt, salt and mix it well.
• Add 4 to 5 cup chilled water, mix it again, pour it into the serving glasses.
• Then garnish it with mint leaves, ice cubes and serve immediately.

Tips :

• You can also use grated jaggery instead of sugar .
• You can make the syrup of cooked mangoes, sugar and mint in advance and store it. Combine the syrup and chilled water just before serving.