Name: Chaat Masala
Yield: Makes about ¼ cup [25 g]
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: 4 whole cloves; Pinch of asafetida; 2 tsp coriander seeds; 2 tsp cumin seeds; 1 tsp ground ginger; 1 tsp dried mint; 4 dried Kashmiri chiles; 1 tsp amchur; 1 tsp black peppercorns; 2 tsp carom seeds

Preparation info

Makes about
¼ cup

Difficulty
Easy

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By Nik Sharma

Published 2018

About

This mix can be used with both savory and sweet preparations, but it’s especially good in dishes with some acidity, which enhances its flavor. Kala namak, a black salt used in Indian cooking, is traditionally included in dishes made with this spice blend. It’s available at most Asian and Indian grocery stores in both rock and ground form. Use ¼ tsp powdered Kala namak to every 1 tsp of chaat masala.