Easy Chaat Masala Powder Recipe
Learn how to make chaat masala using this easy & quick recipe. Use homemade chaat masala to add a zesty kick to chaat, fruits, salads, indian snacks, and grilled foods.
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon (10g) whole coriander seeds
- 1 tablespoon (12g) black peppercorn
- 1.5 tablespoon(17g) cumin seeds
- 1 tablespoon(10g) fennel seeds
- 3 tablespoon (25g) dry mango powder amchur
- 1 tablespoon(10g) red chili powder (hot), use ½ tablespoon if you like less hot
- 1 tablespoon(22g) black salt kala namak
- 1 tablespoon salt adjust to taste
Instructions
- Roast the spices: In a skillet (I use 8 inch), dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, black peppercorns and fennel seeds over medium heat until fragrant. Keep stirring continously taking care that the spices do not blacken or brown too much. Let them cool.
- Grind the spices: Once cooled, grind the roasted spices into a fine powder using a spice grinder, coffee grinder or mortar and pestle.
- Sieve the ground spices (Don't Skip)- Using a fine-mesh sieve or a spice sifter, sift the ground spices into a large bowl. Since chaat masala is a finishing spice,we want to ensure that it's smooth. Sifting ensures that any unground pieces are separated out, resulting in a smooth and even spice blend.
- Mix in the ground spices and salt: Add the salt and ground spices and mix well.I like to run even the ground spices (amchur, red chili powder) and black salt through the sieve to remove any clumps.This helps in achieveing a pristine, professional-quality spice mix.
- Store: Transfer the chaat masala spice powder to an airtight container. Store it in a cool, dry place. It should last for several months.
Notes
Chaat Masala Uses
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- Chaats: Add tart flavors to your indian chaat. Think of dahi puri, papri chaat, and aloo chaat as the greatest hits.
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- Salads: Jazz up your cut up fruits and veggie salads with a sprinkle of this magic dust.
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- Savory Snacks: Sprinkle on samosas, pakoras, and tikka or kebabs to give them a flavor upgrade.
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- Beverages: Ever tried a spiced drink? Jaljeera and indian buttermilk(chaas) just taste a whole lot cooler with a touch of chaat masala.
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- Roasted goodies: Spiced nuts (such as masala kaju) or roasted chickpeas
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- Yogurt Marinades or Raita - I can't imagine making raita without a touch of chaat masala. Even yogurt-based marinades taste amazing with a sprinkle of this magic spice blend!
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- Recipe Tips
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- Make sure to use fresh spices for best flavor and aroma.
- Roasting wakes up the spices - their oils and hence the aroma and flavor. I highly recommend roasting the spices such as coriander seeds and cumin seeds so that the chaat masala doesnt taste raw.
- Adjust the salt in this recipe as per your taste preferences. Ideally, chaat masala is quite salty with two kinds of salt being added, however you can reduce the saltiness if you wish.
- Play with flavors - you could add some dried mint or ginger powder to add twist to chaat masala.
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