Amchoor (Dried Mango) Powder

Ingredients

• raw mangoes

Method

• Choose large firm raw green mangoes. The omelette or raspuri varieties are best. Those with more flesh and lesser fibre.
• Peel with a vegetable peeler.
• Slice into long thin slices, and put in strong sum immediately, by spreading on a clean dry cotton sheet in single layer.
• The slices should be in bright strong sun for at least 4-5 hours, to avoid them from discolouring.
• Spread in a dry warm area in the night and spread again as before till the pieces are crisp and brittle.
• Pound and then run in dry grinder till a fine powder is got.
• Sieve if required to make even powder.
• Store in clean sterile airtight jars.