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summer drinks

Aam Panna – Tangy Raw Mango Cooler to Beat the Summer Heat

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🥭 Because Mangoes Aren’t Just Sweet — They’re Smart Too

Before ripe mangoes took over the spotlight,
there was raw mango — sour, strong, and made to handle the hottest days.

Aam Panna is the summer superhero.
Green mangoes roasted or boiled, pulped and spiced with roasted cumin, black salt, mint, and jaggery or sugar.
It cools you down. It energizes you. And it feels like the official drink of Indian childhoods.


🛒 What You’ll Need (Makes 3–4 glasses):

2 medium raw mangoes (kaccha aam)

4–5 tbsp jaggery or sugar (adjust to taste)

1 tsp roasted cumin powder

½ tsp black salt (or regular salt)

5–6 mint leaves (optional but refreshing)

2 cups chilled water

Ice cubes (optional)




🥤 How to Make It – Tangy, Spicy, Sweet & Chill

1. Boil or Roast the Mangoes

Boil raw mangoes in water or pressure cook for 2–3 whistles.
You can also roast them directly on flame for a smoky flavor.
Cool and remove the skin. Scoop out the pulp.

2. Blend the Magic

In a blender, add mango pulp, jaggery, black salt, cumin, mint leaves, and a splash of water. Blend until smooth.

3. Dilute & Chill

Pour into a jug. Add chilled water and mix well.
Adjust sweetness or salt if needed.

4. Serve with Ice & Style

Pour into glasses. Add ice cubes. Garnish with mint or a slice of lime.



❤️ Why Aam Panna Is a Summer Staple

Prevents heat stroke and dehydration

Balances sweet, sour, salty, and spicy perfectly

Made in 10 minutes with just a few ingredients

Because raw mangoes deserve their own spotlight!

Drinks and Desserts

Watermelon Juice – Sip the Summer, One Chill Gulp at a Time

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🍉 Let Me Paint You a Scene…

The sun’s out. Your energy’s melting.
And there it is — a tall, chilled glass.
Blushing pink. Crystal clear.
A slice of watermelon. A sprig of mint.
You take one sip and everything slows down.

That, my friend, is watermelon juice —
Not just a drink, but a summer ritual.




✨ Why You’ll Love This Juice:

Zero cooking

High on hydration

Instagram-friendly

Sweet, fresh, and cool AF (Always Fresh)





🛒 What You’ll Need (For 2 Glasses):

2 heaping cups chopped watermelon (deseeded)

1 tsp lemon juice

1 tbsp honey or sugar (optional — depends on your melon!)

A few mint leaves (for flair)

A pinch of black salt or chaat masala (if you like it chatpata)

Ice cubes, because duh.





🔄 How to Make It:

1. Blend It All
Toss watermelon, lemon juice, sweetener (if using), and mint into a blender. Blitz till smooth.


2. Strain (Optional)
If you like it silky, strain it. If you like pulp, pour it straight.


3. Serve It Cold
Pour into chilled glasses. Drop in some ice. Garnish with mint or a melon wedge. Sip. Chill. Repeat.






🧊 Puspa’s Tips:

Freeze some watermelon chunks to make it a slushie

Add basil seeds (sabja) for texture and cooling boost

Want it spicy? Add a pinch of chili powder or jaljeera





❤️ Mood Pairing:

Best enjoyed with bare feet on a terrace, a playlist of old favorites, and zero emails to answer.

Dessert

Mango Lassi – The Chill Queen of Indian Summers

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✨ Intro: No Story. Just Vibes.

Creamy. Dreamy. Mango magic in a glass.
That’s Mango Lassi for you.
Born in Punjab. Loved everywhere.
Takes 5 minutes. Feels like a tropical hug.

🥭 What You’ll Need (aka The MVPs):

1 cup ripe mango pulp (Alphonso = gold)

½ cup thick curd (fresh, not sour)

¼ cup chilled milk

1–2 tbsp sugar (adjust the sweetness of your soul)

A pinch of cardamom powder

Ice cubes (yes, please)

Saffron strands & crushed pistachios (extra glam — optional)





⚡ How to Make It (5 Steps to Chill):

1. Toss mango, curd, milk, sugar, cardamom into a blender.


2. Blend until smooth, creamy, and irresistible.


3. Taste. Smile. Adjust sweetness if needed.


4. Pour into tall glasses.


5. Top with saffron, pista, and a paper straw for extra swag.






🍹 Pro Tips (From One Lassi Lover to Another):

No fresh mangoes? Use canned pulp (but go easy on sugar).

Want it thicker? Skip the milk.

Want it lighter? Add more milk.

Make it a slushie: freeze mango chunks and blend straight.


💛 Why You’ll Love It:

No cooking, no stress

Pure mango goodness

Instagram-worthy

Beats heat like a boss