What is Amrud ka Panha/Amrud Panna?
Amrud ka Panha / Panna is a delicious Summer beverage made with pink guava pulp and basic seasonings. Served chilled.
I first tasted this drink - Amrud Panna / Guava Punch - at a popular all-vegetarian restaurant called Soam in South Mumbai, 3 years ago when I first wrote this post (now almost 7 years ago). May be it was the humidity of Mumbai’s pre monsoon showers, may be it was the novelty of the drink itself , or I was just plain thirsty --- but something about it was just magical.
I took 2 helpings to finally get the taste embedded in my palate ... Then waited till the right season when red guava (aka Allahabad variety) came to the market. And almost forgot about it that I had even clicked pics at home with a 3 month old baby in tow (now that toddler can make it by herself :-)) I love how food connects incidents spanned across time, and you wonder how time just slips by, even without us making any effort. Another quick sugar free beverage you may like is this Sugar free Apple Cinnamon Milkshake
Those pics got me nostalgic and am keen for this year's season of red guavas to hit the stores. Till then enjoy this wonderful drink - pure n perfect . Just a few ingredients and you are set to go !
5 amazing facts about Guava that will surprise you!
It has 4x Vit. C than oranges
Contains 4x fibre than pineapple
Has 2x Lycopene (heart protecting vitamin) than Tomato
India produces 27,000 tons of pink Guava every year
Rich fibre helps to moderate sugar levels, making it suitable to diabetics as its a low GI fruit
What is Panna / Panha?
Panha or Panna refers to a tangy-sweet fruity pulp beverage or simply called Non-alcoholic Punch. Usually Panha (pronounced as PAAnhA) also called Panna sometimes, is made with Aam (mango) or Kairi (raw mango). Both these Panha / Panna varieties are popular in the summers when there is a slew of mangoes in the market.
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What you need to make Amrud ka Panha / Amrud ka Panna:
Prep time - 5 mins, Zero Cook , serves - 2
- 2 Pink Guava (fully ripe)
- 2 tablespoon sugar (sub with organic cane sugar / stevia)
- 1 teaspoon Black salt (kala namak)
- ½ teaspoon White Pepper Powder
- Chaat masala - to taste
- ½ teaspoon Chaat masala
- 1 cup Crushed Ice
- 1 teaspoon Mint (for garnish)
How to make it Amrud ka Panha:
- Wash, Peel the guavas n de-seed them. Cut into cubes. Blend it with half of the ice & the sugar.
- Strain, add the rest of the ingredients. Serve immediately .
Amrud ka Panha
Equipment
- Wet Blender
- Knife
Ingredients
- 2 Pink Guava fully ripe
- 2 tablespoon sugar sub with organic cane sugar / stevia
- 1 teaspoon Black Salt kala namak
- ½ teaspoon White pepper powder
- ½ teaspoon Chaat Masala
- 1 cup Crushed Ice
- 1 teaspoon Mint for garnish
Instructions
- Wash, Peel the guavas n de-seed them. Cut into cubes.
- Blend it with half of the ice & the sugar.
- Strain, add the rest of the ingredients.
- Serve immediately .
MySpicyKitchen says
That is an interesting drink. I have always eaten guava as it is and only beverage I tasted is the store bought guava juice. It looks refreshing.
praba says
It's totally new to me...lovely colour and very intriguing..
Srivalli says
Sounds interesting kalyani..never thought of a panha with this fruit..If your kids had approved it..you could send this for kids delight as well.:)
Kalyani says
yes valli , will do.
Padmajha says
I remember seeing something similar a few years back and when ever I see pink guavas I pick them up but it gets over before I juice it.Now seeing your recipe, I am going to hunt for them!
vaishali sabnani says
Wow thats a super one Kalyani! Loved it.
Unknown says
I never thought of making a drink with guava, Interesting drink... beautiful color
sushma says
Wow awesome. Its been years i had this fruit. looks great
cookingwithsapana says
Guava drink looks so refreshing. Lovely..
Varada's Kitchen says
What a nice color! Very interesting recipe.
Priya Suresh says
Am missing guava here, this drink makes me drool..wat a beautiful drink.
The Pumpkin Farm says
nice variation on the panha...guava color looks pretty here
Chef Mireille says
the savory spices make it quite a twist from what I am used to
Archana says
Wow this is awesome. My fathers tree has these guavas. WIll ask him to send some.
Sandhya Ramakrishnan says
Miss the nice guava we get back in India. I am just so tempted by seeing the fruit in your pictures. Lovely recipe!
Pavani says
A drink with guava is something totally new to me. Looks so creamy and delicious.
Harini R says
it has been ages since I ate guava. Love the fruit to bits.
Unknown says
We rarely get this pink guava these days...
Sowmya :) says
Where is the guava when I need it? Looks so inviting
Shobha Keshwani says
Guava panna looks amazing. I love the flavours of this fruit and will soon try it out. Now is the time to enjoy these drinks.
Kalyani says
Thanks Shobha. yes, the pink guavas are making a quick entry in the markets now. do try!
Mayuri Patel says
I am so missing these pink guavas. During season love to have them with a sprinkle of salt and chilli powder. Remember getting really sweet ones on Church Street, Bangalore. What a wonderful idea to make panna with them.
Kalyani says
Oh you got it right - Church Street right behind the Times of India Building used to have these pink guavas in season! and yes, a delight to have it with Mirchi powder + salt
Sujata Roy says
Wow Kalyani guava punch looks awesome. I love red guava but never thought of making a drink. Also loved the colour of this delicious guava punch. I would love to try it whenever I can get these guava.
Kalyani says
Do try it Sujata,
Priya Srinivasan says
Amrud ka Panha looks totally inviting kalyani, such a refreshing drink for summer! I rarely get the pink guavas here, wish I can get some just to make this super gorgeous drink!
Kalyani says
Thanks Priya. Wish I could send you some now when I see them in the market next 🙂
Priya Vj says
I love guava juice especially the pink ones and would always buy the tetra pack to satisfy my craving..the next time I see pink guava I am definitely going to make this yum amrud panha
Kalyani says
yes, the pink variety is not there for long in the markets these days!
Jayashree T.Rao says
Amrud ka panha looks lovely with that beautiful pink colour. I have a guava tree but it is noot the pink variiety. Will try to get them
Kalyani says
oh that sounds perfect!
Seema says
The images look so tempting. I will have to wait a while to test this as it is getting cold here and not guava time. The flavours you have added to this punch is certainly refreshing.
Kalyani says
awww. cold already ? wish I could send some!