Amchur, or just mango powder, is a spice made from green, unripe mangos, which are sliced, sun-dried and ground into a fine powder. The powder is done to preserve the acidic, tart, and slightly spicy flavour of unripe mangos for use in curries and other dishes.
Procedure of making Amchur:
The unripe fruits are peeled and the flesh cut into thin slices. The slices are then dried in the sun and packed for sale. Amchur is also marketed in the form of powder by crushing or powdering the dried raw mango slices. Sometimes slices are seasoned with powdered turmeric and then sun dried in order to avoid insect, pest attacks during preparation and storage.
Culinary Uses of Amchur:
Amchur is used as an acid flavouring in curries, soups, chutneys, marinades and as a condiment. The dried slices add piquancy to curries and the powder acts as a souring agent akin to tamarind. It is particularly useful as an ingredient in marinades, having the same tenderizing qualities as lemon or lime juice. Chicken and fish dishes are enhanced by Amchur.
Health Benefits of Amchur or Mango Powder:
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