The word Amchoor or Aamchur has two parts. Aam is the hindi word for mango and chur means powder. Hence as the name suggests, Amchur is the dried or powdered mango.
Aamchur also known as Amchoor powder is a well known Indian spice. It is prepared by drying up unripe green mangoes hence sometimes also called mango powder or sour mango powder.
Use of Amchoor gives a sour taste to food. It is extensively used in making curries, sauces and pickles.
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