During the summer, stocking your fridge with fresh, ice-cold drinks is a great idea. My family and I have enjoyed a variety of meals with mango as a main ingredient this summer. Mango pudding, mango poolihora, and mamidikaya pappu, a meal made with raw mango and lentils, are all delicious.

Last week, I made panakam, a delicious mango-jaggery drink that is traditionally made in the summer. This drink tastes fantastic and is extremely refreshing, especially in the summer. It is also very easy to make.

I remember my mother and grandmother making this every summer when I was a kid. Panakam becomes a regular in our kitchen as soon as raw mangos arrive in the market.

This recipe requires only two ingredients: raw mango and jaggery. I am confident that you will enjoy this simple and tasty summer cooler.

Ingredients:

• 1 Raw mango
• 1 cup roughly chopped jaggery
• 3 cups water
• Cardamom powder/ Pepper powder/ Chat masala/ Rock salt (OPTIONAL)

Preparation Method:

1. Chop the raw mango roughly [along with the peel . Transfer into a pressure cooker with 1/2 cup of water.
2. Pressure cook on medium flame for 15 minutes or [2-3 whistles] .
3. Dissolve the jaggery in 2 cups of water.
4. Once the pressure comes down, mash the cooked mango pulp well or just blend it once. 
5. Mix this into the jaggery-water.
6. Add a little more water to adjust thickness/ taste.
7. Serve chilled with a sprinkle of pepper powder, rock salt, cardamom powder or chat masala for added flavor.