Aam Panna/Raw mango juice

Aam panna as we all know is a drink which is famous for beating the heat.It is an effective remedy for heat exhaustion and heat stroke.Since its made from raw mangoes it is a good source of vitamin C.So this summer enjoy this refreshing home-made aam panna :)

Ingredients -
raw mango/kachha aam(2)
salt
sugar
roasted jeera powder(optional)
crushed peppercorns(optional)

Method -
Wash the mangoes and pat them dry.
Roast them on the flame just as we roast brinjal for making baingan bharta.
Let them cool down.
Peel off the skin and mash the pulp.Add some water in the pulp.
Now add salt and sugar as per your taste and add more water.
You can add pepper and cumin powder if you want some masala.I didnt add because we like it plain.
Strain the sherbet/syrup in a bottle and refrigerate it.
Put in ice cubes and serve the chilled aam panna :-)

Kadha/Kasai

Kadha or kasai as it is called in konkani.This is a very effective drink for common cold/cough or throat infections as black pepper and ginger are known to be very good natural remedies for common cold/cough.


Ingredients -
ginger piece(1 medium)
black pepper seeds-kalimirch (4-5)
tulsi leaves (5-6)
misri/khadi saakar or jaggery (1 tbspn)
water


Method -
Heat 1 glass of water in a pan.
Add the crushed pepper seeds,ginger(mashed) and tulsi leaves and let it come to a boil.
After about 5 min, add the misri/khadi saakar or you can add jaggery if you dont have misri.
Keep it for another 2 min and switch off the flame.
Drink/sip it hot for best results.