Chaat Masala Recipe
Description:
Chaat Masala is a flavorful, tangy spice mix that is perfect for enhancing Indian street food and other chaat recipes. A quick blend of roasted cumin, coriander, and black peppercorns, combined with earthy black salt, dry mango powder, and a hint of asafoetida, this masala is a pantry essential for any Indian cuisine enthusiast.
Cuisine: Indian
Diet: Vegetarian
Course: N/A
Ingredients:
- 4 tablespoons Cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 1 tablespoon Coriander seeds (Dhania)
- 1 tablespoon Whole Black Peppercorns
- 2 teaspoons Black Salt (Kala Namak)
- 3 tablespoons Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)
- 1/2 teaspoon Asafoetida (Hing)
- Salt, to taste
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 0 minutes
Total Time: 10 minutes
Instructions:
- Begin by heating a pan on a low flame. Add the cumin seeds, coriander seeds, and whole black peppercorns. Dry roast these spices on medium-low heat, stirring frequently, until they become fragrant. This should take about 8-10 minutes.
- Once roasted, remove the pan from the heat and allow the spices to cool to room temperature.
- Transfer the cooled spices to a mixer jar. Add the black salt, dry mango powder (amchur), asafoetida, and salt to taste.
- Grind the mixture into a fine powder.
- Use your freshly prepared Chaat Masala to season chaat, buttermilk, or any other Indian dishes for a tangy, flavorful punch.
Enjoy! This Chaat Masala is perfect for sprinkling over your favorite street food, fruits, or even raita.
