Amchur Powder (Mango Powder)
Mangos grow on large evergreen trees which are native to Asia and cultivated widely throughout India. It grows to a height of 10-45 metres, and has dense, domed foilage. The leaves are glossy dark green on the upper surface, paler green on the underside, alternate, linear-oblong,...
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Mangos grow on large evergreen trees which are native to Asia and cultivated widely throughout India. It grows to a height of 10-45 metres, and has dense, domed foilage. The leaves are glossy dark green on the upper surface, paler green on the underside, alternate, linear-oblong, lanceolate to elliptical, and approximately 16-25cm in length. The 5-petaled flowers occur in terminal panicles consisting of many tiny whitish or yellowish-green flowers which are 5-10mm in diameter. The ovoid fruits can take up to 6 months to ripen. Ground mango powder is made from the green unripe pulp of mango which is ground once dried. It gives a tart and slightly sour flavour to many dishes and partners well with fish, meats, vegetables and curries.