Amba (condiment)
| Alternative names | Amba sauce |
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| Created by | Sassoon family |
| Main ingredients | Mango pickle |
| Variations | South Asian pickle |
| Similar dishes | Chutney |
Amba or anba (Arabic: عنبة, Hebrew: עמבה) is a tangy condiment made with mango pickle. Originating in Iraqi Jewish cuisine and popularized in Israel by Iraqi Jewish Olim while also remaining a popular chutney in Iraq and India. The spicy, sweet and sour sauce is typically made of pickled green mangoes, vinegar, salt, turmeric, chilies, and fenugreek.