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Amba Sauce (Spicy Mango Sauce)
Amba sauce, a spicy mango condiment, perfect for falafel, veggies, and sandwiches.
Servings 2 cups
Calories 52kcal
Equipment
- glass jar
- Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 cup green or slightly yellow mangoes peeled and chopped
- ½ cup white vinegar
- ½ tablespoon turmeric powder
- ½ tablespoon mustard seeds
- ½ tablespoon fenugreek seeds
- ½ tablespoon coriander seeds
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to taste
- 2 cloves garlic minced
Instructions
- In a dry skillet over medium heat, add mustard, fenugreek, and coriander seeds. Toast them gently, shaking the pan until fragrant. This brings out their nutty, earthy character.
- Transfer the toasted seeds to a spice grinder or mortar and pestle. Grind them finely. This fresh spice mix is what makes amba so distinctive.
- Add chopped mango, vinegar, turmeric, garlic, cayenne, ground spices, and water into a blender. Blend until smooth and golden, with no visible chunks.
- Pour the sauce into a clean glass jar. Cover it loosely with a lid so air can circulate. Leave it on the counter for 2–3 days, stirring once daily. You’ll notice the flavor deepen as it ferments.
- Seal the jar and refrigerate. Use your amba sauce as a condiment for falafel, sabich, shawarma, roasted vegetables, or sandwiches.
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Nutrition
Calories: 52kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.4g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 5mg | Potassium: 135mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 0.4g | Vitamin A: 419IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 2mg