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Govind Kaushik
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Chilled
Aam Panna
Dal Soup For Hot Summer Days

40 mins
Cooking Time
Easy
Difficulty
14
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Aam Panna Dal Soup brings together two familiar Indian summer staples in a form that feels refreshing and unexpectedly light. The cooling sharpness of raw mango pairs beautifully with thin dal stock prepared using Aashirvaad Organic Toor Dal, creating a chilled starter that works well before a festive lunch or even as a light evening bowl. Unlike cream-heavy cold soups, this version stays rooted in Indian pantry flavours with roasted cumin, mint, and ginger. The idea behind this preparation comes from traditional aam panna, which has long been valued during harsh Indian summers for its cooling nature. Here, the drink transforms into a savoury soup with the addition of cooked lentils. Aashirvaad Organic Toor Dal gives the broth a smooth texture without making it dense, while also adding plant protein and dietary fibre. Since the dal is naturally mild in flavour, it allows the tang of the raw mango to remain the highlight. What makes this recipe especially useful is its balance of comfort and nutrition. The chilled texture feels soothing during hot afternoons, while the dal stock adds enough body to make it filling without becoming heavy. A touch of jaggery rounds off the sourness, and mint keeps the finish fresh on the palate. Served cold in small bowls or glasses, it works as an Indian-style alternative to gazpacho and fits beautifully into summer menus.

Ingredients

UNITSIngredients
1/2 cupAashirvaad Organic Toor Dal
2 mediumRaw mangoes
4 cupsWater
10–12Fresh mint leaves
1Green chilli
1 tspRoasted cumin powder
1/2 tspBlack salt
1/2 tspRegular salt
1 tspGrated ginger
1 tspJaggery
1 tbspChopped coriander leaves
4Ice cubes
1 tspLemon juice
1 tspExtra virgin mustard oil (optional)

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Description - Step 1

Step 1: Cook The Dal

Wash Aashirvaad Organic Toor Dal thoroughly until the water runs clear. Add it to a pressure cooker with 2 cups of water and cook for 3 whistles until soft but not overly thick. Once cooled, strain the dal lightly to create a smooth, thin stock while keeping a little pulp for texture. Refrigerate the stock so the soup stays naturally chilled later.

Step 1
Step 1: Cook The Dal
15 Minutes
Step 2
Step 2: Prepare Raw Mango
8 Minutes
Step 3
Step 3: Blend The Soup
5 Minutes
Step 4
Step 4: Chill And Rest
10 Minutes

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Aam Panna Dal Soup combines chilled raw mango puree with thin lentil stock, making it more filling and protein-rich than the traditional summer drink.

 

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