1) Wash and dry 1-2 green (unripe) mangoes.
2) Lightly score the mangoes with a knife to break the skin.
3) Position a wire roaster on your stovetop over an open flame, and make sure to turn on the fan!
4) Place the mangoes over the flame and roast completely until the entire peel has been charred and blackened. Turn and hold them using tongs to make sure you don't miss a spot!
5) Turn off the flame and let the mangoes rest for five minutes. Place the roasted mangoes in an ice bath and cool for 10 minutes.
6) Remove the charred peel completely. Make sure there isn't any burnt skin remaining.
7) Using a paring knife, cut the pulp off of the mango pit.
8) In a blender, combine 1/2 cup mango pulp, 1 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/4 cup mint leaves, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup jaggery powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, and a pinch of black salt.In a blender, combine 1/2 cup mango pulp, 1 tsp roasted cumin powder, 1/4 cup mint leaves, 1/2 cup white sugar, 1/2 cup jaggery powder, 1/2 tsp of salt, and a pinch of black salt.
PRO TIP: You can make roasted cumin powder by roasting cumin seeds and grinding them, or by toasting cumin powder in a pan.
9) Blend until smooth.
PRO TIP: You can adjust the ingredients depending on your taste. If you want a deeper molasses flavor, use 1 cup jaggery and leave out the white sugar. If you love the black salt flavor, switch out the 1/2 tsp of salt for black salt, or whatever type of salt you prefer!
10) Add 4 tbsp of water, and then blend until smooth.
PRO TIP: You can strain the aam panna syrup for an extra smooth consistency, or leave it if you prefer more pulp.
11) Store aam panna syrup in a clean jar, in the refrigerator.
1) Add 2 to 3 tablespoons of aam panna concentrate to a glass.
2) Add 4-5 ice cubes, and mix well.
3) Garnish with mint leaves.
Notes This Aam Panna recipe with jaggery is vegan & dairy-free!