2006-08-20 05:16:48 · 6 answers · asked by Sincere Questioner 4 in Food & Drink ➔ Cooking & Recipes
amchoor; amchor; amchur
Definition: [AHM-choor] An East Indian seasoning made by pulverizing sun-dried, unripe (green) mango into a fine powder. Amchoor has a tart, acidic, fruity flavor that adds character to many dishes including meats, vegetables and curried preparations. It's also used to tenderize poultry, meat and fish. Amchoor is also called simply mango powder; it's also spelled aamchur.
2006-08-20 05:32:19 · answer #1 · answered by scrappykins 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dried unripe mango used as a spice in south and southeast Asia is known as amchur (sometimes spelled amchoor). Am is a Hindi word for Mango and amchoor is nothing but powder or extract of Mango.
2006-08-20 12:22:54 · answer #2 · answered by Seven S 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
amchoor = amchur = umchoor = green mango powder = aamchur = amchor = dried green mango = dried mango powder Notes: This is made from sun-dried mangoes, and it's used as a souring agent or to tenderize meats. Indian or Middle Eastern grocery stores carry it. Substitutes: lemon juice OR lime juice OR tamarind OR chopped fresh mango (use more) OR chopped fresh papaya (use more)
2006-08-20 12:22:33 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
that spice is called (amchor) and it is not only used in India but in Pakistan too.I know because I am a Pakistani too.
2006-08-20 12:30:46 · answer #4 · answered by Furqan 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
its called KHATAI or AMCHOOR
2006-08-20 12:21:58 · answer #5 · answered by fuad_enjoy 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
MAHANANDI
2006-08-20 12:23:38 · answer #6 · answered by tlr229 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋