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A bowl of authentic Amba sauce garnished with turmeric, fresh cilantro, garlic cloves, and pickled mango slices.
🥗 Dips & SaucesEasy10 mins min👥 10 Servings

Authentic Amba Sauce

A tangy Middle Eastern mango sauce made with pickled mango, turmeric, fenugreek, garlic, lemon juice, and spices.

Prep Time

10 mins min

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Cook Time

0 mins min

Total Time

10 min

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Servings

10

Ingredients

  • 1 cup Pickled mango
  • 2 Garlic cloves
  • 2 tbsp Fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tbsp Extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tbsp Water
  • 1 tsp Ground turmeric
  • 1/2 tsp Ground fenugreek
  • 1/2 tsp Ground cumin
  • 1/4 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 1/2 tsp Salt
  • 2 tbsp Fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

  1. 1

    Add the pickled mango, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, turmeric, fenugreek, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt to a food processor.

  2. 2

    Blend until smooth.

  3. 3

    Stir in the chopped cilantro.

  4. 4

    Taste and adjust the seasoning or lemon juice if needed.

  5. 5

    Transfer to an airtight jar.

  6. 6

    Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.

  7. 7

    Serve with shawarma, falafel, sabich, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or sandwiches.

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