Select a firm green mango and peel the skin.

Grate or chop the mango,leaving out the seed. I just grated the mangoes with a peeler as shown in the pic.

Pressure cook or boil the mangoes very well till they are very soft and almost dissolved in water

Mash the mango pieces very well with a masher along with the water. Cook in low flame for 5 minutes.

Add sugar and mix well. Continue to cook for 10 minutes in low flame till the syrup thickens and reaches the sauce stage.

Add the pepper powder or crushed pepper and roasted cumin powder. Mix well and simmer for 3-4 minutes.

Once the syrup boils and thickens,remove from flame,add lemon juice and mix well. Store aam panna preserve in a clean bottle and cool thoroughly before refrigerating.

Take 2-3 tablespoons of aam panna preserve and add 3/4 cup water. Mix well an add crushed mint leaves and ice cubes. Serve immediately.