India, April 30 -- A glass of smoky, tangy raw mango drink can instantly bring relief during peak summer afternoons. Aam pora shorbot, a well-known Bengali summer drink, is made by roasting raw mangoes and blending them with simple spices to create a refreshing and flavourful beverage.

This drink comes from West Bengal and nearby regions where raw mangoes are widely used during summer. The mangoes are roasted over flame or in an oven until the skin chars slightly. This process gives the drink its unique smoky flavor, setting it apart from other mango-based beverages.

Aam pora shorbot is different from mango shake and kacchi kairi panna. Mango shake uses ripe mangoes and milk, giving a sweet and creamy texture. Kairi panna is tangy and s...