Kairiche Panhe (Raw Mango Juice)

Kairiche Panhe (raw mango juice) is a Maharashtrian summer beverage. It is prepared in different ways, but I am sharing here my recipe for the basic syrup.

Measurement: 1 Cup = 180 ml
Ingredients:

1. Kairi (raw mango) - 1/4 kg
2. Sugar - 3 cups
3. Water - 2 cups
4. Salt to taste

Procedure:

• Wash raw mangoes and pressure cook them. Let them cool. Peel them and discard the seeds.
• Blend raw mangoes and sugar in a blender.
• Pour this mixture into a saucepan. 
• Add water and salt.
• Bring it to boil and simmer for 3 min.
• Let it cool.
• Pour it into a container and refrigerate. Consume within 2 months.
• While serving take 4 tbsp of mixture and add 200 ml cold water.
• Flavour with cardamom powder or black salt and cumin powder, mint leaves could also be used. Ice cubes may be added.
• Serve chilled.