Amchoor or mango powder Am is mango, Choor or chur is powder, one of the many and hundreds of ingredients that can be found in Indian cuisine and gastronomy.
To create the powder, the following process is carried out: from the mango tree, the green mangoes are taken, allowed to dry completely and when they are ready they are ground to obtain the powder which is then lightly mixed with a little turmeric. It must be taken into account that the mango is considered the king of fruits for the people of that area.
The use of this powder in cooking is quite varied, if the dish requires an acidic touch , as occurs in some North Indian dishes, one tablespoon of amchoor would be equivalent to three tablespoons of lemon juice or it gives it a sour touch. although fruity to sweet and sour preparations.
It is used to tenderize meat in marinades, stews, curries, soups or preparations with fruit. It is added right at the end of the stew, in this way it preserves all its flavor and aroma.
It is recommended, once opened, to store in a dry and cool place. The product may contain traces of celery, mustard, nuts or sesame seeds.
Recycle, use a glass jar that you have used and are going to throw away to preserve this product.
