Amchur

Amchur (Mango)
Mangifera indica
Fam: Anacardiaceae
The spice amchur is unripe or green mango fruits which have been sliced and sun dried. The name comes from Hindi am, mango. The spice is either whole or ground and sometimes seasoned with turmeric.

Amchur is an Indian spice made from the flesh of dried green mangos. It preserves the acidic, tart, and slightly spicy flavor of unripe mangos for use in curries and other dishes.

Amchur
Dried green mango, usually available in powder form. Used as an acid flavoring ingredient in Indian cooking.
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Amchur
A spice made from fruit of mangos that have been harvested when they are green, prior to ripening. Light tan in color, the mangos are cut into slices and dried to be provided as whole, dried pieces of the fruit or ground into powder.

Amchur (Marathi, Urdu)
Amčur (Czech)
(Ameloko) (Nzema)
Amêndoa (Portuguese)
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Američki papar (Croatian)
Americký zeler (Slovak)
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Mix all the spices except amchur in besan.
Heat a non-sticking frying pan and pour 1 tsp oil.
When the oil becomes hot, add the besan mixture.
Stir frequently and roasts till it turns brown, about 15 minutes.
Remove from heat and let it cool.

See also: Powder, Mango, Spice, Cooking, Sauce