Amchoor Powder Recipe: Amchur powder, also known as amchur, is a famous sour spice used in Indian dishes. It is made by drying and grinding raw mangoes. Amchur powder has a sour and slightly astringent taste, which brings flavor and tang to many dishes. It is not only tasty but also beneficial for health. It is rich in vitamin C, fiber and minerals. If you are troubled by the adulterated and expensive amchur powder available in the market, and want to make fresh and pure amchur powder at home, then let’s learn an easy recipe to make it
Ingredients required to make Amchur Powder:
Raw mangoes – 4 (raw, green or ripe, you can use as per your choice)
Salt – as per taste
recipe
First, wash the mangoes thoroughly and remove their pits and stalks. Then, peel them. Cut the mangoes into thin slices. The thinner the slices, the faster they will dry. Dry the mango slices in the sun for 3-4 days. You can spread them on a net or terrace in the sun.
Some drying tips
Dry the mangoes in direct sunlight. At night, keep the mangoes covered so that they do not get damp. If the weather is rainy, you can also dry the mangoes in the oven. When the mangoes are completely dry, grind them in a mixer grinder to make a fine powder. If you want, you can add a little salt to taste. Store the dry mango powder in an airtight container in a cool and dry place. It will stay fresh for several months. You can use dry mango powder in curries, dal, chutney, salads, pickles, pakodas, samosas, chaat
benefits of amchur powder
1) HELPS IMPROVE DIGESTION
2) Helps to boost immunity
3) Provides relief from constipation
4) Helps to keep gums healthy
5) Helps in weight loss
You can make dry mango powder using many types of mangoes. You can also add other spices to the dry mango powder, such as red chili powder, coriander powder or asafoetida. If you use a large amount of dry mango powder, you can make a paste by adding some water.
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FIRST PUBLISHED : July 16, 2024, 17:13 IST