Sparkling Aam panna recipe
Sparkling aam panna recipe- A delightful and delicious twist to my favourite classic aam panna recipe .Tangy and sweet ,fizzy this sparkling aam panna recipe just perfect to keep you cool in summers.
Sparkling aam panna is a small little twist to my classic aam panna recipe.Add a little sparkle to the regular aam panna drink,with this fizzy version of refreshing homemade recipe of aam panna .I usually prepare the classic version in summers, but sometimes, when I have friends over, or a small gathering , this sparkling version of my aam panna serves as a perfect summer fruit mocktail.
At times I even do both versions of aam panna recipe – the classic one for the kids and the sparkling one for grown ups.The only difference in the classic and sparkling version is the use of sparkling water/ soda, in place of regular still water.
How to prepare Sparkling Aam panna drink?
Preparing the aam panna concentrate
To prepare the sparkling version, I use the aam panna concentrate that is used for the classic aam panna recipe.
The steps for making the concentrate are described here in classic aam panna recipe.For a quick reference I’m adding the process here. Please check the original recipe for all details.
Use peeled raw mangoes to make the aam panna concentrate, as it is much easier to prep this one up.Boil the washed , peeled mangoes, with a little water in a cooker for 10-15 minutes or 2-3 whistles, till mangoes are all soft and pulpy.
If you use whole mangoes without peeling then remove the skin once the mangoes are boiled and cooled.Then mash the pulp using a potato masher.
If you do not have a cooker to boil the mangoes,boil the mangoes in a little water (water level a little above mangoes), in a covered pan for 15-20 minutes, till mangoes are soft.
Once the mangoes have boiled, add sugar and mix well.
When raw mango, and sugar mix has cooled down, crush/mash the boiled mangoes nicely using a masher, so that the pulp is separated from the seeds/pit. If you like the mango bits in your aam panna you can leave it like this. If you want a smooth drink, blend the mangoes well with a hand blender, so that there are no mango bits left. I like the mango bits in my aam panna , so I do not blend the mangoes.
Now add the spices- salt,ground black pepper, black salt, roasted coarsely ground cumin seeds, crushed mint leaves(this is optional).Mix everything well, and adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
At this point, the mango preserve/ aam panna concentrate is ready. You can store this concentrate as is in the refrigerator. Use it as and when required to make your favourite aam panna recipes- classic or sparkling.
Preparing Sparkling aam Panna drink
To prepare the sparkling aam panna recipe , add 2-3 tbsp of this preserve, add ice cubes, and chilled soda/ sparkling water.
Garnish with fresh mint leaves and serve chilled!
Do tell me how you like this version of classic aam panna (Mango drink).
Sparkling Aam Panna recipe
Ingredients
- 1 kgs raw mangoes washed and peeled
- 1 cup sugar
- 2 cups water for boiling
- 1-2 tsp salt adjust as per your taste
- 1 tsp black pepper powder
- 1/2 tsp black salt
- 1 tsp roasted cumin seeds coarsely crushed
- 1 tsp dry mint leaves crushed (you can use fresh mint leaves as well, or completely avoid adding mint leaves)
- sparkling water chilled – to serve
- ice cubes to serve
- few sprigs fresh mint leaves to garnish
Instructions
- Boil the washed , peeled raw mangoes, with a little water in a cooker for 10-15 minutes or 2-3 whistles, till mangoes are all soft and pulpy.If you do not have a cooker, just boil the mangoes in a little water (water level a little above mangoes), in a covered pan for 15-20 minutes, till mangoes are soft.
- Add sugar and mix well.Let the mango and sugar mix cool down.
- Once the raw mango, and sugar mix has cooled down, crush/mash the mangoes nicely using a masher, so that the pulp is separated from the seeds/pit. If you like the mango bits In your aam panna you can leave it like this. If you want a smooth drink, blend the mango pulp well, so that there are no mango bits left.
- Add the spices- salt,ground black pepper, black salt, roasted coarsely ground cumin seeds, crushed mint leaves(this is optional).Mix everything well, and adjust the seasoning as per your taste.
- To serve, add 2-3 tbsp of the aam panna concentrate in a glass, add crushed fresh mint leaves, ice, and add sparkling water/ soda. The sparkling aam panna drink is ready to be served!
- This drink will rejuvenate your body and senses , and help you fight the torrent heat during summers, keeping you refreshed and cool.Enjoy this while the mango season lasts!
