Summer Drinks Recipe / Raw Mango Drink / Mango Drink
Summer drinks are most useful for staying hydrated and refreshed. In the scorching heat, the perfect way to defeat the summer is drinks. Various summer drink recipes are there, but here I have chosen to prepare a Raw mango drink which is popularly known as ‘Aam pora’ in Bengali traditional style. ‘Aam pora’ drink is prepared with roasted mangoes which give a smoky, tangy flavor. This summer drinks recipe or mango drink recipe is very nostalgic as it gives special pleasure during the summer months.
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| Summer Drinks Recipe / Raw Mango Drink / Mango Drink |
Preparation Time:- 5 min
Cook Time:- 15 mins
Diet:- vegetarian
Cuisine:- Indian, Bengali recipe
Benefits of Aam pora drink / Raw Mango Drink Recipe
1) Hydration:- Aam pora drinks help restore the body fluids which looses out due to sweating or physical activity in summer.
2) Rich in nutrients:- Raw green mangoes consist of vitamins A and B, which are rich in nutrients, thus helping in promoting immunity and maintaining healthy skin.
3) Helps in curing digestive disorders:- Aam pora drink help in relieving indigestion, bloating, and gas and also help in promoting digestive enzymes.
4) Help in maintaining electrolyte balance:- The raw mango drink helps in maintaining electrolyte balance due to the presence of sodium in black salt.
5) Promoting gut health:- Raw mangoes help in promoting gut health due to the presence of natural acidity.
6) Refreshing and cooling:- The refreshing and cooling properties of aam pora are excellent for defeating the summer heat.
7) Helps in relieving heat stroke:-Aam pora drink or raw mango drink is very effective for relieving heat stroke.
Ingredients
* 1 green raw mango, medium size
* ½ tablespoon cumin powder
* 1 tablespoon sugar
* 1 tablespoon black salt
* ½ tablespoon jaljeera powder
* Chilled water as required
* optional Ice cubes
* 2 mint leaves
How to Prepare Raw Mango Drink or Aam Pora Recipe?
Step 1) First, take a raw green mango, wash it off with water, and keep it aside in a bowl.
Step 2) Roast the green mango into a direct flame and heat it until the outer layer becomes black and charred.
Step 3) Change the side of the mango to get roasted in direct flame. Heat it until the other side of the mango gets charred and black.
Step 4) After the mango is roasted, let it allow to cool in a bowl with water at normal temperature.
Step 5) Remove by peeling the outer starred layer of the mango with your hand.
Step 6) Extract the pulp of mango with your hand and keep it in a bowl.
Step 7) Squeeze the mango in such a way that all the pulp is extracted properly.
Step 8) This pulp can be kept in an airtight container for a week
Step 9) In a bowl, add the pulp, add black salt powder, and whisk it properly.
Step10) Add sugar as required, add cumin powder, and mix it thoroughly.
Step11) Add jaljeera powder and whisk the pulp by adding additional water into it.
Step 12) Mix and blend the ingredients properly, Your aam pora drink is ready. Pour into the serving glasses and serve with ice cubes.
Expert Tips Advice
1) Roasting mangoes:- Charr the mangoes on direct heat flame and heat it until the layer of the mangoes becomes black and the flesh becomes soft.
2) Cool and then peel:- After roasting the mangoes, cool it completely. Once it is cool peel off the skin properly.
3) Storing:- You can store the pulp in an airtight container for more than a week.
4) Serving:- While serving the raw mango drink see that it is cool and let it come to room temperature after removing it from the refrigerator.
5) Garnishing:- Garnish the drink with mint leaves, pudina, or chopped cilantro before serving.
6) Balance the flavor properly:- Add salt, sugar, cumin powder, and jaljeera powder as required and try to maintain balance between them. Adjust as per your taste and preference.
FAQs
Can I use any type of mango for the preparation of the aam pora recipe?
The Aam pora recipe is mainly prepared with green unripe mangoes. But you can use any type as per your choice and preference.
For how many days can I store the mango pulp?
You can accumulate the pulp in an airtight container and can use it for one week.
How will I prepare the mango pulp for this drink recipe?
Peel off the charred layer of mango after it is cooled down completely. Smash the mangoes until it becomes smooth. Also, you can blend it nicely with a blender which is optional.
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