Amchur
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- Order number: TAS231060
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Ingredients
Amchur (Amchoor) (ground)
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Taste
citrus-like, fruity-sour, bittersweet
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Allergens
May contain traces of celery, mustard and sesame seeds.
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Origin
India
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Good to know
The word is Hindi and means "mango powder", which is very fitting because amchur is obtained from unripe, dried mango fruits. It is a perfect substitute for lemon peel, but without the bitter note. It is also good for making meat tender, just mixing something into the marinade.
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Fits well
lamb, fish, seafood, legumes, potatoes, cauliflower, avocado
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National cuisine
Indian, Asian
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Usage
It is used to give food a certain acidity – acidity effect: 1 tbsp amchur = 3 tbsp lemon juice.
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Full taste development
To emphasize the acidity and sweetness, add it to the food early, better add it just before serving for having the extra buttery notes.
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Tipp
Amchur is a great way to make meat tender. For this purpose, it can be used, for example, in a marinade, which gives a fruity note at the same time.