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Sunday, 21 June 2009 08:31 |
A favorite summer fruit which is on everyone's list of favorites is Mangoes. Raw Mangoes are green and very sour and can be transformed into this flavorful cool drink.
The addition of jaggery gives instant energy and strength to one who has worked in intense summer heat or one who has come from a summer expedition. The richness of iron in jaggery help renew the energy in oneself.
Popularly called as Keri nu Panho or simply Pano in Gujarat, is a refreshing summer drink made from raw mangoes sweetened with jaggery and flavored with cardamon and saffron. The drink is made in northern India as well and with some variations.
Many variations to this drink are possible, with the addition of various ingredients.
Serves: 4 to 6
Cooking Time: 15 - 20 minutes
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 2 raw mangoes
- 3/4 cup jaggery (or sugar)
- 1/2 teaspoon freshly powdered cardamom powder
- a few strands of saffron
Method
Boiling the raw whole mangoes in water, until soft and tender. You will notice that the skin gets tender
Drain the water. Allow the mangoes to cool, then remove the skin from the mangoes.
Squeeze the pulp out right out the seed as well.
Add jaggery, cardamom powder and saffron. Blend this mixture into a puree and store this concentrate in the refrigerator.
When you wish to serve, two tablespoons of water and 1.5 cups of water per tall glass. Stir well. Add ice cubes and serve.
You can change the concentration of the drink by adding more of the mango concentrate.
Alternatively: You can add cumin powder and black salt instead of cardamom and saffron. This will be a sweet, tangy and spicy taste.
Alternatively: You can add crushed ginger juice and mint.
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