Amba from Mezze

Recipe by: Darina Allen

Amba is widely used in Israel on falafel, sabich or shawarma. Its roots are in India, with a curry flavour from the fenugreek, and is thought to have come to Israel with Iraqi jews. This is best used to spice up a sauce or dish.

Amba from Mezze

PREP TIME

5

MINUTES

Ingredients

  • 2 tbsp fenugreek

  • 1 1/2 tbsp ground turmeric

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  • 1 1/2 tsp lemon salt

  • 1 tsp sea salt

  • 1 tsp sumac

  • 1 tsp mustard seeds

  • 1 tsp amchoor (mango powder)

Method

  1. Grind all the ingredients together in a small food processor or with a pestle and mortar.

  2. Mix the spice blend with a little water to form a pouring sauce.

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