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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
Cook Time5 minutes
Course: Seasonings
Cuisine: Indian
Keyword: Asafoetida, chili powder, cumin
Servings: 21 teaspoons
Calories: 16kcal

Ingredients

  • 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

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

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