Raw Mango Barley Drink Recipe

Ingredients

• 4 pieces Raw Green Mangoes (firm, unripe, about 125 g each)
• 5 cups Water (for boiling and blending; use filtered water)
• 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar (adjust to taste; can use jaggery or honey)
• 1/4 teaspoon Green Food Coloring (a few drops; optional – can replace with a pinch of spinach juice)
• 1/2 teaspoon Black Salt (Kala Namak) (gives the characteristic tangy flavour)
• as needed Ice Cubes (for serving)
• optional few sprigs Fresh Mint Leaves (garnish)

Instructions

1. Wash and Cut Mangoes

   Rinse the raw mangoes under running water, pat dry, and cut each mango into quarters or thick slices for easier boiling.

   Time: PT5M

2. Boil Mangoes Until Soft

   Place the mango pieces in a large pot, add 4 cups of water, bring to a boil, then simmer for 10‑15 minutes until the flesh is soft and the skins start to split.

   Time: PT15M

   Temperature: medium heat

3. Cool Slightly and Peel

   Remove the pot from heat, let it sit for 2 minutes, then drain the mangoes. Using your hands, peel off the softened skins and discard the large seeds.

   Time: PT5M

4. Blend Mango Flesh with Water

   Transfer the peeled mango flesh to a blender, add 1 cup of fresh water, and blend until completely smooth.

   Time: PT2M

5. Strain the Puree (Optional)

   Pour the blended mango puree through a fine mesh strainer into the same pot to remove any fibrous bits, using a spoon to press through.

   Time: PT3M

6. Add Sugar, Food Colour and Black Salt

   Stir in the sugar, green food colouring, and black salt until fully dissolved and the colour is uniform.

   Time: PT2M

7. Simmer the Sharbat

   Place the pot back on low‑medium heat and let the mixture simmer for 3‑5 minutes, allowing the flavours to meld.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: low‑medium heat

8. Cool Slightly

   Remove the pot from heat and let the sharbat cool for a couple of minutes before serving.

   Time: PT2M

9. Serve Over Ice

   Fill glasses with ice cubes, pour the chilled mango sharbat over the ice, garnish with mint leaves if desired, and enjoy immediately.

   Time: PT2M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

80

Protein

0.5 g

Carbohydrates

20 g

Fat

0 g

Fiber

1 g