Spice guide / Amchur
What is Amchur?
Dried raw mango powder for sourness.
Short answer: Amchur (Hindi: अमचूर) is Mangifera indica (dried unripe mango). Tart, fruity. Culinary use only — not a medicine.
| Common name | Amchur |
|---|---|
| Hindi | अमचूर |
| Sanskrit | — |
| Botanical name | Mangifera indica (dried unripe mango) |
| Family | — |
| Origin | India |
| Main producing regions | Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh |
| Flavour | Tart, fruity |
| Aroma | — |
| Forms | powder, whole |
| Retail packs | 100g–5kg (typical; see products) |
| Bulk | 10kg+ |
What is Amchur?
Amchur is dried unripe mango, used instead of or alongside tamarind/anardana for sour notes.
History of Amchur
Origin
India
Growing regions
Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Andhra Pradesh
How it is grown
Harvest
Processing
Grades
- Standard: Admin-configured commercial grade
- Premium: Admin-configured higher visual/purity selection
- Export Grade: Only show when export specifications exist for the lot
- Machine Cleaned: Machine cleaned — confirm process for the lot
Only grades that apply to a lot should be shown at purchase. These are templates, not invented industry certificates.
Flavour, aroma and colour
Tart, fruity. . Colour: . Heat: none.
Whole vs ground
Amchur is sold whole (or as seed/leaf) and as a ground form. Whole keeps aroma longer in a UK cupboard; grind or crush just before cooking when you can. Powder is convenient for daily dal, curry and marinades — buy a pack you will finish in a few months.
Culinary uses
- Chaat
- Vegetables
- Chole
- Marinades
Traditional uses
Recorded in culinary tradition. Traditional use is not scientific evidence of a medical effect.
SpicyCenter does not claim that spices cure, treat or prevent disease.
Storage and shelf life
Nutrition
Amchur is a culinary seasoning. Nutrition values are pack-specific and must match the label for UK/EU sale. We do not claim that this spice treats, cures or prevents disease.
Buying guide
Tell us the quantity you need, from 100 gm to 1 metric ton. Prices are not published on this website. Availability is confirmed on the enquiry.
Recipes using this spice
- Chana masala — Chickpeas in a sour-spiced gravy — amchur and chole masala do the work.
- Samosa potato filling — Dry potato masala — cumin, amchur and garam masala, not a wet curry.
- Home chole chaat — Chickpeas, potato, yoghurt and chaat masala — sour, salty, not a health tonic.
- Jeera aloo — Cumin potatoes — the dish that explains whole jeera.
