Amba (condiment)

Amba
Alternative namesAmba sauce
TypeCondiment, spread or dip
Place of originIraq, India
Region or stateIndia, Pakistan, Iraq, and Israel
Main ingredientsPickled mango

Amba or anba (Arabic: عنبة[a], Hebrew: עמבה[b]) is a tangy mango pickle condiment of Baghdadi Jewish origin, and was typically prepared for Shabbat.[1] It is typically made of pickled green mangoes, vinegar, salt, turmeric, chilies, and fenugreek. It is somewhat similar to savoury mango chutneys.


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