India, April 22 -- A glass of chilled raw mango drink can make hot afternoons feel much easier. Kairi panna and aam panna are both made with raw mangoes, but they are not exactly the same. Both drinks use green mangoes, spices, and natural sweeteners, yet their taste, texture, and preparation styles can vary across India.

Kairi panna is often made with grated or crushed raw mango mixed with water, roasted cumin, black salt, mint, and sometimes jaggery or dates. The drink tastes sharper, tangier, and slightly thinner. Aam panna is usually made by boiling or roasting raw mangoes and blending the pulp into a thicker drink. Mint, black pepper, cumin, and jaggery are often added to give it a sweet-and-spicy flavour.

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