Video：What is Amchur Powder(Amchoor, Aamchur Spice):The Amazing Green Dried Mango Powder
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Have you ever found yourself midway through cooking a delicious Indian dish, only to realize you’re missing a key ingredient, amchur powder?
I don’t know why but when I missed ingredients when cooking Indian dish it was usually amchur powder, likely due to the fact that I am not familiar with it.
So that’s why today I will be talking about amchur powder with PAA.
And hopefully, reinforces my memory about amchur powder so next time I will make sure I use it in my Indian curry.
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Today’s query is “Amchur powder”. We will explore what it is and how it works as well as some lesser know fun facts about it.
So let’s start with the first three questions:
What is amchur powder? And How does amchur powder taste, and smell like?
According to Wikipedia’s Amchoor entry and another article titled”What is Amchoor?” published by delightedcooking.com which appears to be a website covering food-related topics.
Amchoor, also known as aamchur or amchur, and sometimes referred to as mango powder, is a citrusy seasoning originating from dried unripe mangos. This fruity spice, commonly referred to as mango powder, is primarily produced in India. It is used in a variety of foods like fruit salads, curries, and dals, and also acts as a tenderizer for meats, poultry, and fish.
It is predominantly produced in India and is used as a citrusy seasoning. Its purpose is to add flavor and the nutritional benefits of mangoes, especially when the fresh fruit is out of season.
To create amchoor, early-season mangoes are harvested while they’re still green and unripe. After harvesting, the mangoes are peeled, thinly sliced, and then sun-dried. The resulting dried slices, which resemble strips of woody bark and are light brown in color, can either be purchased whole for grinding at home or bought as ready-made amchoor powder.
Amchoor has a distinctive honey-like fragrance and a sour fruity flavor. The powder is a tart, pale-beige-to-brownish color. It is particularly useful in dishes that require an acidic element.
Its uses include stir-fried vegetables, soups, curries, and meat or poultry tenderizing. It can also add a fruit flavor without adding moisture, or act as a souring agent, lending an acidic taste to foods.
Amchoor has a fruity yet tart, astringent flavor that is nonetheless not unpleasant. It adds an acidic brightness to the foods it is used in. It’s a key flavoring agent in north Indian cuisine and is used to flavor samosa and pakora fillings, stews, soups, fruit salads, pastries, and is added to marinades for meat and poultry as an enzymatic tenderizer. It also imparts its sourness to chutneys and pickles. It is also a primary component of chaat masala, an Indian spice mix.
In Indian cuisine, amchoor is a predominant flavoring agent. It’s used to infuse a sour, tangy, fruity flavor without adding any extra moisture.
Amchoor blends well with other spices, notably chili, coriander, and ginger.
In cases where the addition of a liquid component won’t affect the consistency or texture of the dish, lemon, lime, and other citrus juices can serve as a substitute for amchoor. The spice can be found in Indian markets or ordered online from specialty spice retailers.
So
Is there any amchur substitute? What can I use instead of amchoor?
The source to answer this question is an article titled “5 Best Substitutes For Amchur Powder” published by spicetutor.com, which appears to be a website about spice.
According to this article, if you can’t find amchur or if you’re in a hurry and can’t wait for an online order, there are several suitable substitutes.
- Lemon juice: A common fruit available in supermarkets, lemon juice makes a good substitute for amchur. It’s important to use it in moderation as its flavor can quickly overwhelm a dish. To replace a teaspoon of amchur, you’ll need just one teaspoon of lemon juice. Add it towards the end of cooking to retain its flavor. Remember, lemon juice will add more liquid to your recipe, so adjustments might be needed.
- Tamarind: Tamarind powder, made from dried and processed tamarind fruits, is a popular ingredient in southern parts of India and Southeast Asian cuisine. It’s a better substitute than lemon juice as it is a powder and has a subtle sweet undertone similar to amchur powder. Use it sparingly as the powder can quickly overwhelm a meal. If using tamarind paste, reduce the amount by 50% as it has a fruitier, less neutral flavor and adds a yellowish-brown color to food.
- Citric acid powder: Known as sour salt, citric acid can work as an excellent souring agent. It has pure sourness without any fruity notes. If you’re using it for a spice blend like masala, you may need to grind it into a finer powder.
- Anardana: Anardana powder is dried pomegranate powder, revered in Indian cuisine for adding tangy flavor to curries. It has more sweetness than amchur powder, so use it sparingly.
- Loomi(aka Black Lime Powder): Also known as limoo amani, loomi is made from Persian lime that is boiled in salt and then dried. It has the same sour punch as amchur with a fruity, citrus undertone.
- Sumac: Made from dried and ground wild sumac flower berries, sumac is acidic and tangy in flavor. Use it sparingly as a useful alternative to amchur.
These substitutes might not perfectly mimic the taste of amchur powder, but they certainly won’t be out of place in any Indian or Southeast Asian dish.
While these substitutes each have their unique flavors, they should work well in most dishes that call for amchur. Always start with small quantities and adjust according to taste to avoid overpowering the dish.
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