Aam Panna - Perfect Drink for Summers

I had one raw mango left out of the Mango Pickle I usually make. I thought of making Aam Panna which a good coolent to beat this summer..

Ingredients:

Raw Mango - 1 medium sized
Sugar - 3 to 4 tbsp
Roasted Cumin Powder - 1 tsp
Roasted Carom Powder (Ajwain) - 1 tsp
Black Salt (Kaala Namak) - 1 tsp
Black Pepper Powder - 1 tsp


Method:

1. Roast the raw mango directly on gas flame till the skin turns black
2. Allow it to cool & peel the skin & scoop out the pulp in a mixer jar
3. Add sugar, roasted cumin powder, roasted carom powder, black salt and black pepper. Blend well
4. Add Chilled water & adjust sugar based upon the sourness of Mango
5. Serve Chilled

Tips:

• You can add mint leaves to add on the flavour
• If the pulp is not being scooped, you can grate the mango once the skin is removed

 

Virgin Mojito

Hey.. I once went to KFC.. to order Mojito... I saw the guy making it.. it was so simple to make.. yet very tasty.. I made it the same way at home.... My Daughter loves it.. A Mojito is generally alchoholic drink with mint & lemons. A Virgin Mojito is sans alchohol.

Ingredients:

Lemon juice - 1/2 tsp
Lemon - 1 (1/2 sliced & 1/2 wedged)
Mint Leaves - 10 to 12 (crushed)
Sprite/7up - 300 ML
Ice Cubes - 3 to 4

Method:

1. Take a glass, add lemon juice & mint leaves (crushed)
2. Add lemon wedges, Sprite/7up & Ice Cubes
3. Serve with Sliced lemon

Tips:

• Make sure you crush mint leave well before adding to the glass
• A good drink to go with Pizza or Burger

 

Masala Chaas (Neer More)

Hi.. It is just April 1st week.. and Summer is at its peak.. Our body needs loads of liquids to beat the Heat.. I usually make Masala Chaas or Neer More to drink. It is very simple & can be made in a jiffy...

Ingredients:

Curd - 1 cup
Ice cubes - 3 to 4
Chilled water -  2 cups

To Grind Coarsely:

Coriander leaves - small bunch
Curry Leaves -  10 to 12
Green Chilli - 1/2 (optional)
Ginger - 1/2 inch (optional)
Salt to taste
Jeera powder - 1 tsp
Asafoetida - a generous pinch
Chaat Masala - 1/2 tsp
Kala Namak - a pinch

Method:

1. Add all ingredients in a mixer from "To Grind Coarsely" with 2 tbsp of curd & grind it coarsely
2. Mix the above with curd chilled water.
3. Blend it with hand blender or Traditional "Mathni"
4. Add Ice cubes & Serve Chilled

Tips:

• You can make it in the morning & keep it in fridge. It will fresh for entire day
• For Kids, You can strain it & avoid Green Chillies & Ginger