Mango powder or amchur, as it is often called, is the powder of dried mango fruits. It is used a lot in Indian cooking, but is not particularly well known to many cooks. This should definitely be rectified as its souring effect makes it an ideal dry substitute for lemon juice. One teaspoon (5ml) of mango powder should replace every three tablespoons (45ml) of lemon juice. I am always needing lemon juice in recipes and buying a big bottle of juice that never gets used up, so mango powder proves really useful. It can also be used to replace tamarind. It can be used in curries to produce a pleasant tang, and is a great addition to most marinating blends, especially for fish and seafood.
Mango Powder, refill pack, 50g. 60p.
