Chaat Masala Lemon Rice Bowl

When I lived in India, I became obsessed with the roadside stands that sell savory snacks—or chaats—pretty much everywhere. One of the standard ingredients is the aptly named chaat masala. It’s a spice blend that brings any dish alive with tang, funk, warmth, and depth. The main ingredient is dried mango powder (amchoor), but each blend is unique, with an array of spices like cumin, chili, ginger, pepper, salt, and coriander. Seek it out—even if your local grocery store doesn’t have it, I p