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Amba Sauce

Enozia
10 minutes is all you need to make this wicked delicious Middle Eastern amba sauce that packs in a punch of flavor.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Course Condiment
Cuisine Mediterranean
Servings 6 servings
Calories 67 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 mangos
  • 2-3 dried red chilies
  • 1 lime juiced
  • 1 teaspoon fenugreek seeds
  • 1 teaspoon mustard seeds
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 2-3 garlic
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • ½ teaspoon turmeric
  • 1 teaspoon oil

Instructions
 

  • Pan roast the mustard seeds, fenugreek seeds, garlic and red chilies in a bit of oil over medium heat.
  • Once they turn fragrant, take them off heat, let them cool down and then transfer them to a blender jar. Add the cumin powder and blitz.
  • You should get a chunky consistency like this. Carefully remove this spice paste.
  • Transfer it to a blender jar with the chopped mangos and the other ingredients and blend until smooth.

Notes

  • If the sauce has turned too thin, you can add a bit of cornflour to it, give it a quick mix and let it simmer for a couple of minutes on low heat until it thickens up.
  • If the sauce seems too thick, add some more lemon juice or a splash of water to get it to the right consistency.
  • For better, intense flavor, you can choose to cook down this sauce in a small pan over low heat, stirring continuously for about 5-7 minutes.
  • To lend the sauce that authentic Middle Eastern flavor, you can also add a pinch or two of Sumac powder if you have it at hand.

Nutrition

Calories: 67kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 1gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.003gSodium: 2mgPotassium: 153mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 801IUVitamin C: 29mgCalcium: 19mgIron: 1mg
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