Chaat Masala
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
5 mins
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Total Time
10 mins
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Servings
24
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Calories
9 kcal
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Course
Condiments
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Cuisine
Indian
Chaat Masala
Description
The Chaat Masala recipe involves carefully roasting whole cumin, coriander, fennel, ajwain seeds, and black peppercorns until fragrant without burning, which enhances their natural oils and flavor. After cooling, these seeds are ground to a fine powder and combined with amchur powder for tang, anardana seeds or powder which provide a subtle fruity acidity, black salt for its unique sulfurous taste, dried mint to lend freshness, ground ginger, asafoetida for pungency, and optionally Kashmiri chili powder for mild heat.
This blend is typically used as a finishing spice to sprinkle over Indian street foods, salads, and snacks to lend a sharp, layered flavor profile. The mix balances earthy spices with sour and slightly sweet notes, making it versatile across savory applications. Properly stored in an airtight container away from light and heat, it maintains potency for up to three months.
Ingredients
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoons fennel seeds
- 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds (aka carom seeds)
- 1 teaspoon black peppercorns
- 2 1/2 tablespoons amchur powder aka amchoor powder
- 1 tablespoon anardana seeds optional but recommended, or 1 teaspoon anardana powder
- 2 teaspoons black salt can substitute sea salt or kosher salt, aka kala namak
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried mint
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon asafoetida
- 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder (optional for heat)
Instructions
- Place all of the whole seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat and roast them until very fragrant. Be careful not to scorch them or they will be bitter. Transfer to a bowl and let cool completely.Once cool, grind the whole spices to a powder in a spice or coffee grinder.Add the remaining spices and herbs and grind to a powder.Store your homemade chaat masala in an airtight jar in a dark, cool place where it will keep for up to 3 months.Makes roughly 1/2 cup chaat masala.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 9 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1teaspoon | |
| Calories | 9kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Sodium | 196mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 22mg | 0% |
| Vitamin A | 25IU | 1% |
| Calcium | 11mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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