amchoor
1
9.9
A powder or thin slices of dried unripe mango that give a sour taste to Indian cooking
- noun
- /ˈæm.tʃʊr/
- Indian
:
amchur
- Many Indian recipes call for amchoor to balance the spices and add brightness.
Examples
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The chef sprinkled amchoor into the lentil soup to give it a tangy taste.
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You can substitute amchoor for lemon juice if you want a milder sour flavor.
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I added amchoor to the curry for extra flavor.
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Have you tried using amchoor in your recipes?
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The chef added amchoor to the curry to enhance its tangy flavor.
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You can mix amchoor with yogurt to create a delicious marinade.
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For a refreshing salad, sprinkle some amchoor over diced vegetables.
How Sour
citric acid
3
3.4
- Specialized
3
3.4
vinegar
113
1.2
113
1.2
lemon juice
44
1.0
44
1.0
amchoor
1
9.9
- Indian
1
9.9
tamarind
4
5.8
4
5.8
Surface Forms
Etymology
Amchoor comes from Hindi, from am meaning 'mango' and choor meaning 'powder' or 'broken bits'. So amchoor is literally 'mango powder', a sour spice made from dried unripe mango used to add bright, tangy flavor.