Chaat Masala
Chaat Masala is a popular Indian spice mix, commonly found in every Indian kitchen. It’s a perfect blend of tangy, spicy, and savory flavors, and is used to elevate a variety of dishes like chaas, salads, dahi vada, and more.
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Course: N/A
Ingredients:
- 4 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tbsp whole black pepper
- 2 tsp black salt or rock salt
- 3 tbsp dried mango powder
- 1/2 tsp asafoetida
- Salt (to taste)
Preparation Time:
10 minutes
Cooking Time:
0 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by dry roasting the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and whole black pepper in a pan on a low flame. Stir occasionally for 8-10 minutes until they are lightly browned and aromatic.
- Turn off the heat and let the roasted spices cool down completely.
- Once cooled, transfer the mixture to a mixer jar. Add the black salt, dried mango powder, asafoetida, and regular salt (according to taste).
- Grind all the ingredients into a fine powder.
- Your homemade Chaat Masala is now ready! Use it to add flavor to chaas, salads, dahi vada, or any other dish that needs a spicy kick.
Enjoy this simple, yet flavorful spice blend in your kitchen!
