“Is my tongue blue yet!???” ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ˜‚LOL! I don’t know how many times I must’ve asked my Mom this question as a kid while chomping on some ‘jamun’ or Indian Java Plums! She’d smile indulgently and say..”Quiteย blue!!…eat any more and it will stay blue forever!”ย 

Summers…school vacations…idle afternoons…what’s a kid to do?! “Chew on your Mom’s brains”….would be my Mom’s sarcastic remark๐Ÿ˜˜ Hehe!

I absolutely love jamuns…their tangy, sweet and mildly sour flavour is something I wait for every summer…and these gorgeous, plump beauties make an appearance for a really short duration almost at the end of a typical Indian summer.

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I particularly enjoyed the overripe ones…dressed with some salt and roasted cumin powder & shaken in a vessel until most of the plums would bruise and become really juicy! Wow…I am salivating as I type๐Ÿค“.. They’d taste out of the world…earthy and fresh.

This Jamun Panna is very similar to that taste and takes me back to those long summer afternoons…and my Mom’s smile as I I’d ask her for the zillion th time…”Ma, is my tongue blue yet!!?”

Let’s see how…

Wash the jamunย well. Add water in the saucepan along with the jamun and sugar. Keep them to boil over medium heat until all the jamun turn very soft and mushy. The flesh should be falling apart from the seed within the fruit.

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Next, cool this concoction completely at room temperature. Place it in the refrigerator once cooled for at least 1-2 hours to let it macerate well.

Once it’s cooled in refrigerator, mash the fruit and the syrup through a sieve over a large mixing bowl.

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Add the cumin pwd, salt & lemon juice to this sieved juice. Mix well. Add ice cubes and serve.

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This is one of the most refreshing drinks I’ve had all summer!

Jamun Panna | Indian Java Plum Cooler

Prep Time: 5 minutes

Cook Time: 2 hours

Total Time: 2 hours, 5 minutes

Yield: makes 4-5 servings

Refreshing cooler made with Indian Java Plums or commonly known as Jamun Ka Panna.

Ingredients

  • 250 gms Jamun/ Indian Java Plum (I used the larger, plump variety)
  • 5-6 tbsp sugar (or to taste)
  • 2 +1/2 cup water
  • 1 tsp roasted cumin powder
  • 1 tsp lemon juice
  • 1/2 tsp salt (or to taste)

Instructions

  1. Wash the jamunย well.
  2. Add water in the saucepan along with the jamun and sugar.
  3. Keep them to boil over medium heat until all the jamun turn very soft and mushy.
  4. The flesh should be falling apart from the seed within the fruit.
  5. Next, cool this concoction completely at room temperature.
  6. Place it in the refrigerator once cooled for at least 1-2 hours to let it macerate well.
  7. Once it's cooled in refrigerator, mash the fruit and the syrup through a sieve over a large mixing bowl.
  8. Add the cumin powder, salt & lemon juice to this sieved juice.
  9. Mix well. Add ice cubes and serve.
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Love,

Shreya โค๏ธ

Indian Java Plum Cooler | Jamun ka Panna
Adapted from Instructables.

29 comments on “Jamun Panna | Indian Java Plum Cooler”

    • Hi Frank, thank you for stopping by here! Much appreciate.
      Java Plums are generally native to India and the the countries around here. In the USA, you could find the frozen pulp on Indian Grocery stores if you have any around you. Else, don’t worry….incorporate the same recipe using any other sweet berry that’s easily available around this season. I am sure you like the tangy drink!

  1. Shreya ai am in love with this drink of your ๐Ÿ˜๐Ÿ˜
    It looks so refreshing, will try hunting for some jamun here in Qatar.

  2. I have always enjoyed Aam pannah, but this jamun pannah recipe sounds so tempting have to try it soon , lovely colour and looks so attractive.

    • I hear you Uma, it’s a bit difficult to find these native Indian Jamun everywhere. Try to look for the frozen pulp out there. I’ve heard one can find that in the Indian stores ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks a bunch!

    • Aww…hugs! I hope you find some soon, nothing like enjoying some fresh Jamun ๐Ÿ™‚ Thanks a ton babe.

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