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    Home » Drinks

    Aam Panna | Kairi Panha Recipe

    Published: May 20, 2022 by Archana · This post may contain affiliate links · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases · 12 Comments

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    Aam Panna also known as Kairi Panha is a sweet and tangy chilled raw mango drink laced with cardamom and saffron. Packed with vitamin C, this refreshing summer drink is perfect for entertaining.

    The recipe was originally posted in June 2019 and has been updated with new photos and video

    Jump to:
    • What is Aam Panna
    • What is Kairee
    • How to pick mangoes for making panna
    • Ingredients
    • How to make Aam Panna
    • Serving Mango Panna
    • Ideas to serve mango panna concentrate
    • Recipe

    This recipe is so good you want to definitely make a bigger batch so you can have it over and over. It is one of our family traditions, to make jars of the concentrate which can be refrigerated for extended shelf life. Simply, stir in cold water and ice and you can make a glass of delicious thirst quencher on demand. You can also use the mango concentrate as a jam, or scroll down for other delicious ideas!

    What is Aam Panna

    Aam Panna or Panha is a soothing raw mango drink enjoyed during the hot summer months in India. It is made with raw, green mangoes that are sour and unripe. Traditionally this beverage is made to be enjoyed immediately, but I like to make it as a concentrate and refrigerate it so that it's ready to mix with water to enjoy as soon as I'd like.

    two glasses of aam panna and jar of mango jam

    What is Kairee

    Kairi is a Marathi word for raw, unripe green mango. Mango is called Aam in Hindi and hence, I use the words Kairi and Aam interchangeably in this recipe. 

    How to pick mangoes for making panna

    Buy unripe mangoes that are green and feel tough from the outside. Mangoes should not be soft or ripe, as ripe mangoes get sweeter and will not have the tangy taste of the drink. Many Indian and Asian grocery stores sell raw mangoes during summer. Feel them from all sides, making sure they are hard from the outside. 

    Ingredients

    Aam Panha needs a few ingredients - raw mangoes, sugar, cardamom, saffron, and salt. While serving you may want to add a pinch of black salt or rock salt.

    How to make Aam Panna

    • Wash and dry the raw mangoes. Peel the mangoes, discarding the skin
    • Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert and place the trivet inside. Place the peeled mangoes in a stainless steel container. Place the pot with mangoes on top of the trivet. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes followed by natural pressure release
    • Open the Instant Pot/pressure cooker and take the pot with mangoes out and allow the mangoes to cool. Once the mangoes have cooled down take out all the pulp and discard the pits.
    photos one through four showing how to cook the raw mangos for panna
    • Discard the water from the Instant Pot insert, dry it completely and add the pulp to it. Add, sugar, cardamom, salt, and saffron.
    • Mix well and cook on saute (low) for 15 minutes.
    • Blend the mixture with an immersion blender to make smooth jam-like consistency.
    photos five through eight showing cooked mango pulp concentrate in the Instant Pot
    • Allow the concentrate to cool down and then store in a dry glass jar. Refrigerate for up to a month.
    Jar with Mango panna concentrate

    Serving Mango Panna

    To serve simply mix, 3 to 4 tablespoons of concentrate with water, ice cubes, and a pinch of rock salt or black salt. Mix in a cocktail shaker or use an immersion blender for a smooth consistency, add ice cubes, and serve immediately with an optional sprig of mint.

    Mango panha served in 2 glasses

    Ideas to serve mango panna concentrate

    Once you have made the concentrate you can also use it as Mango Jam. It tastes delicious on toast or brie and jam sandwiches, or alongside cheese and crackers! So, feel free to use this Instant Pot recipe for the best-tasting homemade mango jam. 

    mango jam served on baguette

    Love Mangoes? Here are some more Mango recipes to try:

    • Mango Jam
    • Coconut Mango Burfi
    • Mango Shrikhand
    • Mango Lassi
    • Mango Cheesecake

    Recipe

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    Kairi Panha / Aam Panna

    A sweet and tangy raw mango drink. Makes 32 ounces of concentrate
    Prep Time10 mins
    Cook Time50 mins
    Total Time1 hr
    Course: Drinks
    Cuisine: Indian
    Servings: 20
    Calories: 57kcal
    Author: Archana Mundhe

    Ingredients

    • 2 to 3 medium raw mangoes around 1½ lbs
    • 1 cup sugar Or more if the mangoes are very sour
    • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
    • 1 teaspoon ground cardamom
    • 1 teaspoon saffron
    • 1 teaspoon black salt or rock salt optional
    • mint sprigs optional

    Instructions

    • Wash and dry the raw mangoes. Peel the mangoes and discard the skin.
    • Place the peeled mangoes in a stainless steel container. Add 1 cup of water to the Instant Pot insert and place a trivet. Place the pot with mangoes on the trivet.
    • Close the Instant Pot with the pressure release handle to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 20 minutes followed by natural pressure release.
    • Open the Instant Pot and take the pot with mangoes out and allow to cool. Discard the water from the main pot and dry the pot completely.
    • Once the mangoes have cooled down take out all the pulp using your hands or a spoon. Discard the seeds.
    • Place the pulp in the main pot. Add sugar, saffron, cardamom and salt. Mix everything and cook on saute(low) for 15 minutes.
    • Turn the saute off and blend the mixture with an immersion blender to make smooth jam-like consistency. Note – This concentrate will continue to thicken as it cools down. Allow the concentrate to cool down and then store in a dry glass jar. Refrigerate for up to a month.
    • To serve Aam Panna, mix 3 to 4 tablespoons of concentrate with 1 cup of cold water, ice cubes with a pinch of rock salt. Mix in a cocktail shaker or use an immersion blender for smooth consistency. Add ice cubes and serve with mint sprigs. 

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    Nutrition

    Calories: 57kcal | Carbohydrates: 15g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 54mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 336IU | Vitamin C: 11mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg
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    Author: Archana

    Hey there! I am a techie turned recipe developer, cooking instructor, and food blogger. I love food and enjoy developing easy and healthy recipes for busy lifestyles. I live in New Jersey with my husband and two sons.
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    1. Heide Horeth says

      June 07, 2019 at 10:15 pm

      Perfect timing for me Archana! I just bought three unripe mangoes that are sitting on my counter. I had no idea they could be eaten this way. I am looking forward to a new taste treat! Thank you!5 stars

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      • Archana says

        June 07, 2019 at 10:17 pm

        Hi Heide! Great, I cant wait to see how you like it. I enjoy it both as mango jam and drink 🙂

        Reply
    2. Anshuman says

      October 22, 2019 at 4:33 pm

      Hi. Will this be fresh if I keep it outside without refrigerating it? I am planning to get this done and courier from India to USA.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        October 23, 2019 at 12:00 pm

        Hi I am not sure about that. Sorry.

        Reply
    3. Amylia says

      May 30, 2020 at 10:05 pm

      Hi, Can I make it with not so ripen mango?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        May 30, 2020 at 10:17 pm

        yes!

        Reply
    4. Sims says

      June 05, 2020 at 12:07 am

      Hi archana,
      I love and follow all your recipes. I made this but looks like my mangoes were not that raw, what can I use something to bring out the tangy flavor in drink?
      Thanks
      Sims

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      • Archana says

        June 05, 2020 at 3:25 pm

        I agree sometimes the mangoes in US are not as tangy. You can squeeze fresh lime or lemon juice to make it tangy.

        Reply
    5. Manjiri says

      June 07, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Hi Archana,
      Love your recipe.Thanks for posting.I live in NJ too, which kind of Mango did you use for this recipe? Also if you could give me name of store that would be awesome.

      Reply
      • Archana says

        June 07, 2020 at 6:55 pm

        Raw Mangoes available in Indian grocery stores like Patel brothers. You can also use raw Mexican mangoes available in all grocery stores too.

        Reply
    6. Becca says

      July 13, 2022 at 10:08 am

      This is green, not ripe mangos?

      Reply
      • Archana says

        July 13, 2022 at 11:05 pm

        Yes, green unripe mangoes.

        Reply

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