Chatpata Watermelon Panna | Watermelon Mocktail Drink
Chatpata Watermelon Panna is a refreshing, tangy, and mildly spiced summer drink inspired by the classic Aam Panna. This unique mocktail blends the sweetness of watermelon with a zesty mix of black salt, roasted cumin, mint, and a hint of spice, making it a perfect thirst-quencher.The drink strikes a balance between sweet, tangy, and spicy flavors, making it a great choice for cooling down on hot days. It is not only hydrating but also packed with electrolytes and digestive benefits.Perfect for parties, summer gatherings, or as a street-style refresher, this mocktail is a flavorful twist on traditional fruit-based drinks!
Ingredients
- Watermelon Juice (तरबूज़ का रस) – 6 cups
- Sugar (चीनी) – ¾ cup
- Kashmiri chilli powder (कश्मीरी मिर्च पाउडर) – 1 tbsp
- Cumin (जीरा) – 1 tbsp
- Peppercorn (काली मिर्च) – 12-15 nos
- Mint leaves (पुदीना) – handful
- Salt (नमक) – to taste
- Black salt (काला नमक) – 1 tsp
- Lemon, small (नींबू) – 5-6 nos
- Ice cubes (बर्फ) – handful
- Mint leaves (पुदीना पत्ता) – handful
- Lemon wedges (नींबू के टुकड़े) – handful
- Water (पानी) – as required
Instructions
- Blend the watermelon pieces to make 6 cups of juice. Strain to remove pulp and seeds. In a large pot, pour the 6 cups of watermelon juice and bring it to a boil. Reduce the heat and let it simmer until it reduces to 3 cups of concentrated juice. This should take about 15 minutes. Stir occasionally.
- Combine the reduced watermelon juice, sugar, Kashmiri chilli powder, ground cumin and peppercorn, salt, black salt, and lemon juice. Mix well until the sugar dissolves completely. Add a mint leaf to the mixture and let it sit for at least 10 minutes to infuse the flavors. And take them out.
- To serve, fill a glass with a few ice cubes, add 2-3 tablespoons of the watermelon panna concentrate, and top up with chilled water. Adjust the amount of concentrate to taste. Garnish with fresh mint leaves and lemon wedges.
Notes
Note – Reduce the juice to 3 cups
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