1/2cupSugar, or more ( depending on sourness of mango )
1tspRoasted Cumin powder / Jeera powder
1/2tspBlack Pepper
a big pinchsalt kala namak
10 - 15mint leaves
1medium sizeLemon
Instructions
Wash raw mangoes and pressure cook the raw mangoes in enough water for 3-4 whistles till they become mushy .alternatively , you can peel , dice and pressure cook mango
Peel off skin, take out just the pulp and discard the seed . Mash the pulp nicely with hand blender or in a mixer .
Add about 1/2 cup water and sugar to the squeezed mango pulp and keep on flame . Cook on low flame and bring to a boil . Let it boil for 5-10 mins . You will see that mango pulp will thicken a bit .
Meanwhile grind without adding water cumin powder , black salt ,pepper powder and mint leaves .Make powder .
Once the syrup boils and thickens a bit , remove from flame.Add powdered spice powder to the mango juice and squeeze lemon juice to it . Mix well .
Raw mango preserve is ready . Store aam panna preserve in an air tight jar or bottle and refrigerate . Stays good for months .
For making the drink, take 2-3 tablespoons of aam panna preserve and add 3/4 cup water. Mix well .Garnish with crushed mint leaves and ice cubes. Serve immediately.
Notes
Some raw mangoes are fibrous, after boiling if you find fibres then strain it to get the pulp alone.
Boiling the raw mango pulp wih sugar increases the shelf life .
You can use jaggerry instead of sugar .
The preserve should be concentrated / strong in taste as it has to be diluted later .
Use a clean spoon when ever you are handling the preserve.This increases the shelf life.,