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	amchoor; amchor; amchur amazu shoga amberjack ambrosia amchoor; amchor; amchur American cheese, processed Anaheim chile Anjou pear Definition: [AHM-choor] An East Indian seasoning made by pulverizing sun-dried, unripe (green) mango into a fine powder. Amchoor has a tart, acidic, fruity flavor that adds character to many dishes including meats, vegetables and curried preparations. It's also used to tenderize poultry, meat and fish. Amchoor is also called simply mango powder; it's also spelled aamchur. --Copyright (c) 1995 by Barron's Educational Series, from The New Food Lover's Companion, Second Edition, by Sharon Tyler Herbst
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