Tangy Raw Mango and Mint Drink ‘Aam Zhor’ Recipe:
The temperature today rose to a high of 46oC making it the hottest day of the season. Phew! Oh lord, the Mighty Sun, pray please release us of thy curse. While my prayers will continue until the rains arrive, I had to do something to avoid catching a sun-stroke right. Loads of water to keep hydrated and not to step out in the sun with an empty stomach is what Granny would say if she was around. Mummy on the contrary would bring us glass of ‘Aam Zhor’(aam=mango; zhor=gravy) and let us to go out once we had emptied the glass.
Tangy Raw Mango and Mint Drink ‘Aam Zhor’
Aam Zor or Aam Panna , many a names to the same drink, is an ultimate Indian summer drink made from raw mangoes. While, the more famous ‘Aam Panna’ is prepared by boiling raw mango pieces and blending it with other ingredients, I prefer the rather obscure Eastern Indian version called ‘Aam Zhor’. Aam Zhor involves roasting the raw mangoes over fire, hence adding a rustic flavor to the drink. However, the original recipe might use mint leaves only for dressing or in a lesser quantity but I love it better with a little extra dash of mint. Here’s my recipe to the tangy Raw Mango & Mint Drink ‘Aam Zhor’. …
