Chaat Masala Recipe
Chaat masala is a popular Indian spice blend made with dried mango powder, hing and several other spices to add a unique flavor and zing to many recipes. Learn all about it here.
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons cumin seeds
- 2 tablespoons coriander seeds whole
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon ajwain seeds
- ¼ cup amchoor powder Dried Mango Powder
- 1 teaspoon black salt Kala Namak
- ½ teaspoon asafoetida Hing
- 1/2 teaspoon kashmiri chili powder or use equivalent paprika or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne powder
Instructions
- Heat a frying pan to medium heat. Add the ajwain seeds, cumin seeds, coriander seeds and black peppercorns. Dry roast them, stirring here and there to prevent burning, about 1 minute or until fragrant.
- Cool, then transfer the roasted seeds to a food processor or spice grinder. Grind until you achieve a smooth powder. Alternatively, you can use a mortar and pestle.
- Add asafoetida, amchoor, black salt, chili powder and other optional ingredients. Mix well to combine.
- Use as desired. Store in an airtight container. Makes nearly 1/2 cup of chaat masala.
Nutrition Information
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 21 teaspoons
Amount Per Serving
Calories 16
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 16kcal | 1% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 1g | 2% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 113mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 29mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 28IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 14mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.