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Title: Armchair?
Post by: Tommy Timebomb on April 12, 2013, 08:42 PM

Now it may be the way I go about things... (mispelling ETC)

I have some mango powder "amchoor" I do believe... (google backs me up on the spelling?)
I was hoping to put it to use in some manner so I put it in to the search bar. Now maybe it is so unusefull that it has never been used by anyone on here but all I seem to get is "Do you mean Armchair"?#

I am fortunate enough to live somewhere that most spices are avaliable to me. How could I make use of this spice please.

Title: Re: Armchair?
Post by: natterjak on April 12, 2013, 08:46 PM

Not sure about armchairs, but if you try a slightly different spelling you will find plenty of hits for "amchur" on the forum search facility ;)

Title: Re: Armchair?
Post by: Geezah on April 12, 2013, 09:07 PM

I use amchoor in mint Ratia.

Title: Re: Armchair?
Post by: goncalo on April 12, 2013, 09:08 PM

AST's jalfrezi uses it. Try also amchor, or even, mango powder

Title: Re: Armchair?
Post by: Tommy Timebomb on April 12, 2013, 09:30 PM

Cheers Lads,
My short patience getting the better of me again... Amchor it is! ;)

Title: Re: Armchair?
Post by: meggeth on April 12, 2013, 09:52 PM

http://www.cook4one.co.uk/c2/sb/c41achari.html (http://www.cook4one.co.uk/c2/sb/c41achari.html)

Amchoor!

Title: Re: Armchair?
Post by: spiceyokooko on April 12, 2013, 10:05 PM

You generally use Amchoor (unripe ground mango powder) when you want a souring agent or something to add a sour flavour, perhaps to counteract sweetness.

You could try adding some to your Tandoori or Tikka spice mix.

Title: Re: Armchair?
Post by: Graeme on April 12, 2013, 10:10 PM

I have Heera Amchoor powder.

I am sure bought mine for a tikka mix powder as used in a book
by Pat Chapman. I will find it if you want me to.