KAYREE PANHA (Indian Raw Mango Drink)


Made with fresh raw mangoes, abundant in the summer months, Kayree (raw mango) Panha is from the state of Maharashtra in Western India. It is a sweet-sour-spicy drink! This recipe makes 6 tall glasses.

INGREDIENTS
* 4 medium-sized raw green mangoes
* 2 cups sugar
* 1 cup water
* 1 tbsp coarsely ground black rock salt
* 1 tsp freshly ground pepper
* 2 tbsps Aniseed/fennel seeds ground coarsely
* 2 tbsps cumin seeds roasted and ground coarsely
* Chilled water
* Crushed ice
* Sprigs of mint to garnish

PREPARATION
1) Wash, peel and grate the raw mangoes. Mix the mangoes, sugar and water in a deep saucepan and boil till the mangoes are soft.
2) Put this mixture into a food processor and blend till smooth.
3) Put the blended mix back into the saucepan and on a medium flame.
4) Add the remaining ingredients and cook for another 20 minutes.
5) Take off from the fire and allow to cool completely.
6) Pour into glasses, dilute with a little chilled water if needed, mix well and add crushed ice.
7) Garnish with a sprig of mint and serve.

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