Amchur powder is also referred to as "mango" powder. It is made from green dried, ground mangoes. Light tan in color, the mangos are cut into slices and dried to be provided as whole, dried pieces of the fruit or ground into powder. When used in the powder form, it is typically providing a tart or sour flavor to the foods while the whole slices serve to provide a spicier flavor. Amchur has a pleasant, sweet-sour and slightly tropical aroma, with a slight bitterness and a refreshing flavour, similar to tamarind. It is widely used in Indian cooking and is an essential ingredient in making Chaat Masala. Amchur is particularly useful as an ingredient in fish, poultry, meats, marinades, stews, vegetables and curries. It is rich in citric acid, and hence is most famous as a chutney or pickle ingredient.