Amchur is a staple kitchen ingredient in south-Asian cuisine.
They belong to the Anacardiaceae family and are native to India and Southeast Asia. Nowadays, they are grown in Central America, Africa, Australia, and Europe.The mangoes are peeled, sliced thinly and sundried for three to four days. When the sliced mango turns brown and loses all its moisture, it is ground into fine powder. It is also sold as dry mango slices, which can be turned into powder at home. The colour may vary from beige to dark brown. Amchur powder has a tangy yet sweet taste.
Amchur powder in English is called dry mango powder, raw mango powder and mango powder. It is also spelled as aamchur or amchoor powder. Keep scrolling to read more about the health benefits of amchur powder!
Uses:
- It is used as a flavouring agent in soups, curries, chutneys, pickles and salads.
- It can be used as a substitute for lemon in smoothies, shakes, etc.
- It is used in the preparation of ayurvedic formulations for the treatment of various ailments.
Properties:
- It may be an antioxidant.
- It may lower blood sugar.
- It may delay the ageing process.
- It may halt the multiplication of cancer cells.
- It may have anti-inflammatory properties.
- It may lower cholesterol levels.
- It may lower serum uric acid levels.
- It may act as an antibacterial agent.
Benefits:
- It might help in the regulation of kidney dysfunction.
- It may help in the management of hyperuricemia.
- It might help manage microbial infections such as tuberculosis, food poisoning and herpes.
- Antioxidants in dry mango powder may enhance mental health.
- Amchur powder may help with flatulence, acidity and bloating.
- It may ensure healthy bowel movement.
- It might help in relieving the symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).
