Amchoor powder
Pronounced: AHM-choor
Nutrition
Unripe green mangoes are dried and powdered to make amchoor powder, a tart pale beige to brownish powder used in dishes where acidity is required. Amchoor is used to add a sour tangy fruity flavor without moisture in northern Indian dishes. Used in stir fried vegetable dishes, soups, curries, and to tenderize meat and poultry.
Ethnicity
Indian
Season
available year-round
Substitutions
Lime juice, lemon juice or tamarind pulp where the addition of a wet ingredient will not change the consistency of the dish.