If there’s one thing we love the most about summer, it’s the range of coolers the season has to offer. Summers spoil us with a few options like Gulab ka sharbat, mint cooler and lemon water. Another such drink that rules our hearts is Aam Panna. Made with raw mango pulp and a variety of spices, Aam Panna is the perfect drink to make the weather a little bearable. It not only adds flavor to the palate but also cools us down instantly. You all have had enough of Aam Panna by now and you definitely like it. Correct? If yes, then here is another recipe you must try. This is called Aab Shola.
About Aab Shola:
The name sounds quite filmy doesn’t it? Simply put, Aab Shola is considered a distant cousin of the classic Mango Panna, It is a drink made from raw mangoes and has its roots in the cuisine of Hyderabad. In fact, go to any roadside juice corner in the city, you will find the drink being the best seller on the menu. He is not everything. Aab Shola also makes for a popular welcome drink in every Hyderabadi household during summers.
The quintessential Aab Shola recipe comprises of three basic ingredients – raw mango, salt and sugar. however you can customize the flavor profile by adding spices of your choice.
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What makes Aab Shola a popular summer drink:
1. It’s Hydrating:
The high water content in the drink, along with a balance of salt and sugar, helps maintain water balance in the body and replenishes energy lost due to excess sweating.
2. It has cooling properties:
The raw mango used in the drink helps to cool you down instantly and beat the heat outside. The antioxidants present in the fruit also help in preventing the body from overheating and fighting free radical damage.
3. It Fights Heat Stroke:
Rich in antioxidants, Vitamin B, C, iron and much more, this raw mango drink can help protect you from heat stroke, which usually occurs due to sodium deficiency in the body.
4. It is good for digestion:
Aab shola is popularly eaten after a meal. Raw mango helps in stimulating the gastrointestinal tract which secretes various digestive enzymes for proper digestion and metabolism.
5. It Aids Immunity:
Raw mangoes are seasonal and contain many essential nutrients. These factors help in nourishing us from within and strengthening our immune health.
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Is it okay to drink Ab shola every day?
Considering all the above benefits, it seems like Aab Shola is the perfect drink to beat the heat. But remember, anything in excess is not good for health. The drink contains enough salt and sugar which can work negatively if consumed in excess. So, drink sherbet in moderation and enjoy its benefits to the fullest.
Hyderabadi Mango Drink Recipe: How To Make Aab Shola At Home:
As mentioned earlier, aab shola requires only three basic ingredients – raw mangoes, sugar and salt. but to enhance the taste, we like to add some roasted cumin powder to it. All you have to do is prepare a concentrate with the ingredients, mix it in water and drink it. That’s it. Click here for detailed recipe.
How to store Ab Shola Concentrate for a long time:
If you are like us, you also love to store food whenever you need it. You can do the same with this Hyderabadi Aam Panna. Prepare the concentrate, cool it and pour it into a sterile, airtight glass bottle. Store it in the refrigerator and keep the concentrate fresh for at least a month.
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