Vasant Dry Mango Powder (Amchur Powder): key facts
- Brand
- Vasant Masala (made by Vasant Masala Pvt. Ltd., Ahmedabad)
- Also called
- Amchur Powder, Aamchoor Powder, Amba Powder, Aamchoor Guda, Aamchur Podi, Mangai Powder
- Category
- Powder Spices
- Pack sizes
- 100G
- Price
- From ₹100 (100G), MRP ₹113
- Sold by
- Masala365, authorised Vasant Masala distributor, Kandivali West, Mumbai
- Delivery
- Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane at ₹39 per KG; rest of India on WhatsApp inquiry
- How to order
- Add to cart and send the order on WhatsApp to +91 90291 16404
About Vasant Dry Mango Powder (Amchur Powder)
Vasant Dry Mango Powder, better known as amchur powder, is made by drying unripe green mangoes and grinding them into a fine powder. It gives food a sour, lightly sweet tang that sits somewhere between lemon juice and tamarind, without adding any liquid to the dish. It is a pantry staple in north Indian and Gujarati kitchens alike.
That dryness is what makes aamchoor powder so useful. You can sprinkle it on bhindi fry, aloo sabzi or chana without making them soggy, and it gives chaat, samosa filling and pani puri water a sharp, fresh edge. Marathi homes may call it amba powder, and in the south it is sold as mangai powder or aamchur podi.
Amchur needs very little cooking, so it is usually added towards the end, once the flame is low or switched off. It is a regular in chutneys, pakoda batter, stuffed parathas, tandoori marinades and chole masala, and a pinch in fruit chaat or roasted makhana works well too. Kannada speaking cooks may know it as aamchoor guda. This listing is a 100g pack, a handy size since a little goes a long way. Because it is sour, start small and taste before adding more.
Masala365, an authorised Vasant Masala distributor in Kandivali West, delivers Vasant Amchur Powder across Mumbai, Navi Mumbai and Thane. For orders from anywhere else in India, send us a WhatsApp inquiry.
How to use
- Sprinkle over dry sabzis like bhindi or aloo at the end of cooking.
- Add a pinch to chaat masala, fruit chaat or pani puri water.
- Mix into samosa, kachori or paratha stuffing for tang.
- Use in place of lemon juice when a dish must stay dry.
Always check the printed pack for the latest ingredient, allergen and best-before details.
