Amchur Powder

Botanical Name: Mangifera indica

Amchoor or amchur, also referred to as mango powder, is a fruity spice powder made from dried unripe green mangoes and is used as a citrusy seasoning. It is produced in India, and is used to flavor foods.

Slices of the mango’s flesh are dried and then ground into a powder. Amchur adds a pleasant acidity to vegetarian cooking in Northern India much the same way as tamarind is used in Southern India, and vinegar or lemon juice are used in other parts of the world. Amchur also appears in pickles, chutneys and curries, adding a fruity and sharply sour flavour to cooking.