AMBA (A SPICY AND SAVORY MANGO CONDIMENT)
Although this is posted in response to a recipe request, I'm also posting this for myself, since it really is time I started making this yummy, spicy sauce. I normally do not like mangoes, but I do like amba, espcially drizzled on my felafel. This recipe comes from one of my Hebrew cookbooks, Matanot Mehamitbach (Gifts from the Kitchen) by Gil Hovav, one of Israel's foremost foodies, translation courtesy of me ;-) Just beware, if you injest even average quantities of this stuff, the fenugreek will add a certain je n'ai c'est quoi to your body odor. Fenugreek is good for you, but not in every way... Cooking time is also sunning time.
Provided by Mirj2338
Categories Sauces
Time P5DT30m
Yield 4 one-cup jars
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Wash the mangoes well and cut them up (including the peel) into slices the size of your pinky finger.
- Salt well and place the slices into a large jar. Close the jar and place it in a sunny spot for 4 to 5 days to release all the liquid in the fruit. At the end of this time the mangoes should be a very light, yellow color.
- Drain, saving the liquid.
- Allow the mango slices to dry, preferably in the sun, for 3 to 4 hours.
- Heat the 2 tablespoons of corn oil in a pot, and add all the ingredients up to (and not including) the garlic. Cook and constantly stir for a few seconds, until the spices begin to pop and make tiny explosive noises.
- Boil the mango liquid (you did remember to save it, didn't you?) and add this to the heated spice mixture.
- Add the mango and the chopped garlic.
- Stir, and continue cooking for 5 minutes on a low flame. Make sure the mixture does not dry out too much.
- Remove from the flame and let cool completely.
- Divide the mixture among 4 one-cup jars (which have been sterilized).
- Cover with the corn oil and seal.
- Amba is delicious with felafel, meat, fish, and even mixed into rice dishes.
- The amba will keep for at least six months.
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joker brigt
[email protected]I love making amba at home. It's so easy to make and it tastes so much better than store-bought amba.
John Lloyd
[email protected]This amba is the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy. It's the perfect addition to any meal.
Collin Sibisi
[email protected]I'm always looking for new and exciting condiments to try. This amba is definitely one of my favorites.
Orince Gurung
[email protected]This amba is the perfect condiment for summer cookouts. It's so refreshing and flavorful.
TauseefHaider Ejaz
[email protected]I love the smoky flavor that the roasted cumin and coriander seeds give to this amba.
Md Jonaid
[email protected]This is the best amba recipe I've ever tried. It's so easy to make and it tastes amazing.
Stephanie Goforth
[email protected]I'm so glad I found this recipe. Amba is now one of my favorite condiments.
Dev Joyy
[email protected]This amba is so addictive! I can't stop eating it.
Leo Heart
[email protected]I love how versatile amba is. It's great on grilled meats, vegetables, and even in sandwiches.
Anthony Simone
[email protected]I've been looking for a good amba recipe for a long time. This one is definitely a keeper!
Kelly Long
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I really enjoyed this amba. It's the perfect balance of sweet, sour, and spicy.
Umar Azmi
[email protected]This recipe is a bit time-consuming, but it's definitely worth it. The amba is so flavorful and delicious.
Jogonnath Mondal
[email protected]I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients for this recipe, but it was worth the effort. The amba turned out amazing!
Muhammad Mateen
[email protected]The amba was a bit too spicy for my taste, but I still enjoyed it. I'll probably use less chili peppers next time.
Amy Stroup
[email protected]This is a great recipe for a quick and easy condiment. I always have a jar of amba in my fridge.
tah fulgence
[email protected]I made this amba for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it.
Braylin Ward
[email protected]I've never had amba before, but I'm definitely a fan now! It's so unique and delicious.
Emilee Dehart
[email protected]This recipe was easy to follow and the amba turned out great! I especially love the tangy flavor from the lemon juice.
Andrea Muller
[email protected]I love the spicy and savory flavor of amba. It's the perfect addition to falafel sandwiches and wraps.
Emmanuella Amoakwa
[email protected]This is the best amba recipe I've ever tried! The flavors are so well-balanced and it's the perfect condiment for grilled meats and vegetables.