
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
Cook Time
0 mins min
Total Time
10 min
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
Add the pickled mango, garlic, lemon juice, olive oil, water, turmeric, fenugreek, cumin, cayenne pepper, and salt to a food processor.
- 2
Blend until smooth.
- 3
Stir in the chopped cilantro.
- 4
Taste and adjust the seasoning or lemon juice if needed.
- 5
Transfer to an airtight jar.
- 6
Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes before serving.
- 7
Serve with shawarma, falafel, sabich, grilled meats, roasted vegetables, or sandwiches.
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