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The discussion centers around the use of amchoor (mango powder) in cooking, with several users sharing their experiences and suggestions. It is noted that amchoor can be used as a souring agent to balance sweetness in dishes, and specific recipes like mint Ratia and jalfrezi are mentioned as potential uses. The community agrees on the versatility of amchoor in various spice mixes, particularly in Tandoori and Tikka preparations.

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Offline Tommy Timebomb

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Armchair?
« 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.
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Offline natterjak

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Re: Armchair?
« Reply #1 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 ;)
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Offline Geezah

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Re: Armchair?
« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2013, 09:07 PM »
I use amchoor in mint Ratia.
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Offline goncalo

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Re: Armchair?
« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2013, 09:08 PM »
AST's jalfrezi uses it. Try also amchor, or even, mango powder

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Offline Tommy Timebomb

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Re: Armchair?
« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2013, 09:30 PM »
Cheers Lads,
My short patience getting the better of me again... Amchor it is! ;)
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Offline meggeth

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Re: Armchair?
« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2013, 09:52 PM »
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Offline spiceyokooko

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Re: Armchair?
« Reply #6 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.
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Offline Graeme

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Re: Armchair?
« Reply #7 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.
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