Imli ka Panna is a tangy, sweet & sour refreshing summer cooler made using tamarind pulp & sweetened using jaggery(gur) or sugar. It is seasoned with few Indian spices along with mint leaves????. This is a traditional Rajasthani beverage and also known as “Amlana”.
List of Ingredients
| # | List Of Ingredients | Qty |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dry Tamarind (Imli) | 1/2 cup (~50 grams) |
| 2 | Powdered Jaggery/Brown Sugar | 1/2 cup |
| 3 | Water | 6 cups |
| 4 | Salt | 1/2 tsp |
| 5 | Black Salt | 3/4 tsp |
| 6 | Crushed Black Pepper (Kali Mirch) | 1/2 tsp |
| 7 | Roasted Cumin Powder (Bhuna Jeera) | 1/2 tsp |
| 8 | Cardamom powder (Elaichi) | 1/4 tsp |
| 9 | Mint Leaves | 8 to 10 |
For Serving:-
- Mint Leaves
- Ice Cubes
Steps to Prepare:-
Step 1:- Wash the dry tamarind chunks thoroughly.Transfer them in a bowl and add 2 cups of hot water to it. Soak it for at least 2-3 hours.
(If you are using ready made tamarind pulp then skip this & next step. Take little less than half cup of tamarind paste.)
Step 2:- Tamarind must have soaked by now and turned mushy. Place a colander on a bigger bowl and transfer soaked tamarind along with water on it. With the help of spoon keep mashing the tamarind till all its pulp is extracted completely.
Step 3:- Add powdered jaggery or brown sugar to it. If you don’t have either of them you can use white sugar too. Add 4 cups of warm water. You could add normal water too but I am asking to add warm water as sugar gets quickly dissolved in it.
Step 4:- Add salt, black salt, black pepper, roasted cumin and cardamom powder. Mix well. I would advise to taste panna at this stage and adjust the salt or spices little bit as per your taste if required.
Step 5:- In the end, add chopped mint leaves to it. Save some of the mint leaves to garnish in the end.
Before serving add some Ice cubes in the glass and pour Imli Panna or Amlana over it. Garnish with some fresh mint leaves and enjoy enjoy!!!
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