Amchoor Powder | Dry Mango Powder for Indian Cooking

Leela Amchoor Powder is a traditional Indian spice ingredient made from dried unripe green mangoes, finely ground into a tangy powder. Also known as Dry Mango Powder, Amchoor is widely used in Indian cooking to add a refreshing sour taste and fruity aroma to various dishes.
It is a versatile seasoning ingredient for curries, chutneys, dals, vegetable preparations, snacks, marinades, spice blends and traditional Indian recipes. It is especially useful for adding tanginess without using fresh lemon juice or tamarind.
Uses of Amchoor Powder
1. Vegetable Curries & Sabzi Add to potato, cauliflower, okra, chickpea and mixed vegetable dishes for a tangy flavour.
2. Chole & Traditional Curries Use in chole, chana masala, dal, gravies and other Indian curry preparations.
3. Chaat & Street Food Sprinkle into pani puri fillings, bhel puri, aloo chaat, samosa fillings and snack preparations.
4. Chutneys & Dips Incorporate into chutneys, dips, sauces and savoury spreads for a fruity sour taste.
5. Snacks & Seasonings Suitable for namkeen, roasted snacks, potato chips, popcorn seasoning and savoury mixtures
6. Masala & Spice Blends Use in chaat masala, pani puri masala, chole masala, snack seasonings and customised spice blends.
Benefits of Amchoor Powder
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Natural Tangy Taste: Adds a distinctive sour and fruity flavour to Indian food preparations.
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Convenient Sour Ingredient: Provides a dry alternative to fresh raw mango, lemon juice or tamarind in suitable recipes.
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Enhances Food Flavour: Helps balance spicy, salty and savoury flavours.
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Versatile Culinary Ingredient: Suitable for curries, snacks, chutneys, dals and seasoning blends.
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Easy to Store and Use: Powdered form is convenient for measuring, blending and storage.
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Useful for Food Manufacturers: Suitable for spice manufacturers, snack producers, restaurants and commercial kitchens.
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Traditional Indian Ingredient: Commonly used in North Indian cooking and various regional food preparations.
How to Use Amchoor Powder
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Application |
Suggested preparation |
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Vegetable Sabzi |
Add during cooking for a tangy flavour. |
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Chole & Curries |
Mix into the curry or gravy according to taste. |
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Dal |
Add a small quantity towards the end of cooking. |
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Chaat |
Sprinkle over chaat and savoury snacks. |
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Chutneys |
Blend with other spices and ingredients. |
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Snack Seasoning |
Mix with salt and other seasoning ingredients. |
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Masala Blends |
Combine with suitable spices for customised recipes. |
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Marinades |
Mix with spices, oil and other marinade ingredients. |
Usage quantity depends on the desired sourness and recipe. Start with a small quantity and adjust to taste.
Product Specifications
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Particulars |
Details |
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Brand |
Leela Organic Herbal |
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Product Name |
Amchoor Powder |
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Common Name |
Dry Mango Powder |
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Hindi Name |
अमचूर पाउडर |
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Botanical Name |
Mangifera indica |
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Plant Part |
Unripe Mango Fruit |
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Appearance |
Fine powder |
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Colour |
Creamy beige to light brown; may vary |
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Aroma |
Characteristic dried raw mango aroma |
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Taste |
Tangy, sour and fruity |
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Processing |
Drying and grinding; confirm actual process |
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Grade |
Food Grade – subject to confirmation |
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Applications |
Curries, chutneys, snacks, seasonings and spice blends |
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Packaging |
Retail and bulk packaging options, as available |
Storage Instructions
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Store in a cool and dry place.
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Protect from moisture and direct sunlight.
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Keep the pouch tightly sealed after opening.
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Use a clean, dry spoon.
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Avoid exposure to humidity to prevent lump formation.
Precautions
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Use only food-grade powder for food preparation.
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Check the ingredient declaration for added ingredients or anti-caking agents.
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Mango allergy should be considered before consumption.
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Follow supplier specifications for commercial food manufacturing.