Sharbat Anba Kham (Unripe mango squash)

A cooling summer squash made from boiled unripe mango pulp and sugar.

Ingredients

Anba Kham (unripe mango) 4 medium-sized pieces; Qand Safed (sugar) 2 table spoon

Method of Preparation

Wash and boil mangoes in water on medium flame till soft; cool. Remove skin and seed, mash the pulp with a little water, add sugar and refrigerate. Dilute with chilled water or ice cubes to serve. Black salt, roasted cumin powder, rose water or kewda water may be added for taste. Serving: 1-2 glasses.

Health Benefits

An excellent drink to counter summer heat; soothing, hydrating, and helps maintain electrolytes, preventing reduced appetite, nausea, vomiting, loose motions and dehydration. Works as a preventive measure against heat strokes. Note: Not recommended for diabetic patients.