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.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time5 minutes mins
Course: Seasonings
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Asafoetida, chili powder, cumin
Servings: 21 teaspoons
Calories: 16kcal
- 3 tablespoons Cumin Seeds
- 2 tablespoons Whole Coriander Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
- 1 teaspoon Ajwain Seeds
- ¼ cup Amchoor 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
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.
Calories: 16kcal | Carbohydrates: 3g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Sodium: 113mg | Potassium: 29mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 28IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg