Mango Powder 50g

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Recipe for Mango powder

🍋 Crispy Amchur Aloo (Tangy Dry Potato Curry) 🍋

🌟 Why This Recipe Reigns Supreme

✅ Perfect balance of tangy (amchur), spicy & savory
✅ 15-minute quick fix using pantry staples
✅ Vegan & gluten-free crowd-pleaser
✅ Amchur’s superpower: Replaces lemon while adding depth

📝 Ingredients (Serves 4)

Main Players

• 4 medium potatoes (parboiled & cubed)

• 2 tbsp oil

• 1 tsp cumin seeds

• 1 chopped green chili

Amchur Spice Blend (key flavor combo)

• 1.5 tsp mango powder (amchur)

• 1 tsp coriander powder

• ½ tsp turmeric

• ½ tsp red chili powder

• ½ tsp chaat masala (optional)

Finishing Touches

• Fresh cilantro

• 1 tsp crushed roasted cumin

👩‍🍳 Pro Technique (Street Food Style)

1️⃣ Crisp the Potatoes:

• Heat oil, fry parboiled potatoes until golden (8 mins). Remove.

2️⃣ Temper the Spices:

• In same oil, splutter cumin seeds + green chili.

3️⃣ Amchur Magic:

• Lower heat, add all dry spices + 1 tbsp water (prevents burning).

4️⃣ Final Toss:

• Return potatoes, mix vigorously to coat. Garnish with cilantro.

🍽️ Serving Ritual

• With: Mint chutney & hot pooris

• Garnish: Thinly sliced onions + lemon wedge

• Drink Pairing: Masala chaat or mango lassi

💡 Amchur Hacks

✔ 1 tsp amchur = juice of ½ lemon (less watery!)
✔ Bloom flavor: Mix with 1 tsp water before adding to dishes
✔ Best substitutes:

• ½ tsp citric acid + ½ tsp sugar (emergency swap)

• Sumac (Middle Eastern alternative)

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