Raw green mango (kairi)
कच्चा आम · कैरीکچا آم · کیری
kachchā ām · kairī
Firm, sour green mangoes.
Its job: The tart base.
Science-backed recipe
From the MedRise Food Science kitchenPublished
Aam Panna: The Tangy Green Mango Cooler
Also called Kairi Panha · Raw Mango Drink · आम पन्ना · آم پنا
Soft-cooked raw mango, sweet and sour, spiced with roasted cumin and black salt, poured over ice with mint.
From the MedRise Food Science kitchenPublished - Active
- 30 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Total
- 30 min
- Serves
- 6 glasses
Why this recipe works
- ✓Instant Pot mangoesSoft in 8 minutes.
- ✓ConcentrateKeeps a week in the fridge.
- ✓Sweet and sourSugar or jaggery.
- ✓Summer classicA desi mocktail.
What is aam panna?
Aam panna is a North Indian summer drink of cooked raw green mango, sugar and spices. It’s traditionally made during the hottest months, when raw mangoes are in season.
Meet the ingredients
The main ingredients, with their English, Hindi and Urdu names.
Black salt (kala namak)
काला नमकکالا نمک
kālā namak
Pinkish-gray rock salt that smells of egg.
Its job: The savory, sulfurous street-drink flavor.
Roasted cumin powder
भुना जीराبھنا زیرہ
bhunā zīrā
Cumin seeds dry-toasted, then ground.
Its job: Smoky warmth.
Mint
पुदीनाپودینہ
pudīnā
Fresh leaves.
Its job: Cooling freshness.
Grow it yourself: Mint (pudina)
The lab notes
The science behind every step
Restaurant cooks do these things by habit. Here’s what each step is actually doing to the food, so you can cook by understanding instead of guesswork.
Lab note01
Cook to soften, then scoop
Pressure cook the whole mangoes, then squeeze out the pulp.
Heat breaks down pectin in the mango’s cell walls, so the flesh slips off the seed and blends smooth.
Lab note02
Sour from acids
Balance the sourness with sugar or jaggery.
Raw mangoes are rich in citric and malic acids; as mangoes ripen those acids fall and sugars rise, which is why green mangoes are so tart.
How to make it, at a glance
- Pressure cookAdd the whole mangoes and 1 cup water to the Instant Pot. Pressure cook on High for 8 minutes; natural release 10 minutes.
- ScoopCool, peel and squeeze the pulp off the seeds.
- BlendBlend the pulp with the sugar, spices, mint and 1 cup cold water into a smooth concentrate.
- ServeFor each glass, stir ¼ cup concentrate into ¾ cup cold water or soda over ice. Garnish with mint.
Exact amounts and timings are in the recipe card below.
Health benefits, honestly rated
A traditional summer cooler.
Macros per serving
Calories100
Protein1 g
Carbs27 g
Fat0 g
Fiber1 g
Sodium390 mg
1.0 g protein per 100 calories. Estimated from the ingredients with USDA FoodData Central values.
Gym-friendly tip: Treat-sized. For more protein, serve with a cup of milk (+8 g) or Greek yogurt.
Vitamin C
Raw mango has vitamin C, though cooking reduces it.
Keep in mind
- Contains added sugar; dilute well.
- Not a substitute for medical rehydration in heat illness.
General nutrition information, not medical advice. Numbers marked “estimated” are calculated from the recipe’s ingredients and vary with brands and portions. If you have diabetes, heart or kidney disease, a food allergy, or are pregnant, ask your doctor or a registered dietitian how this dish fits your diet.
Health sources: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements: Vitamin C · Dietary Guidelines for Americans
See the full ingredient health guide: benefits, traditional roots and the science →
Questions, answered
Can I use ripe mango?
No; it needs the sourness of green mango. Ripe mango makes lassi.
About MedRise Food Science
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Recipe card
Aam Panna
Aam panna in the Instant Pot: green raw mangoes pressure-cooked soft, blended with sugar or jaggery, roasted cumin, black salt and mint into a tangy summer cooler concentrate.
Prep10 minCook20 minTotal30 minServes6 glasses
Ingredients
Concentrate
To serve
Instructions (Instant Pot)
- Pressure cookAdd the whole mangoes and 1 cup water to the Instant Pot. Pressure cook on High for 8 minutes; natural release 10 minutes.
- ScoopCool, peel and squeeze the pulp off the seeds.
- BlendBlend the pulp with the sugar, spices, mint and 1 cup cold water into a smooth concentrate.
- ServeFor each glass, stir ¼ cup concentrate into ¾ cup cold water or soda over ice. Garnish with mint.
Stovetop method
- BoilSimmer the mangoes in water, covered, until very soft, 20–25 minutes.
Notes
- Storage
- Refrigerate the concentrate up to 1 week or freeze in ice-cube trays.
Equipment
- Instant Pot (6 qt)
- Blender