You only require this combination of tangy, salty, spicy, and sour spices to turn anything into chaat, a famous street snack in South Asia. It’s fantastic in classic chaat recipes like pani puri and papdi chaat, but it can also be used as a flavor for Chex Mix snack foods and sprinkled over fruits and vegetables.
For the best quality Chaat Masala, we recommend using MA Spices premium Chaat Masala blend.
- 6 tablespoons cumin seeds (Jeera)
- 4 tablespoons whole coriander seeds (Dhaniya)
- 20–25 dried red chilies (Sukhi Lal Mirch )
- 1 teaspoon whole black peppercorns (Kali Mirch)
- Small piece of cinnamon (Daal Chini)
- 3 cloves (Laung)
- 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds(Ajwain)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt (Namak)
- 1/2 teaspoon black salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/2 tablespoon mangochor powder
- 1/2 teaspoon tartaric acid
- 2-3 pinches of asafoetida (hing)
- 2 teaspoons powdered sugar (Pisi Hui Chini)
Recipe instructions for Chaat Masala
- In a pan, dry roast cumin seeds, coriander seeds, red chilies, black peppercorns, cinnamon, cloves, and carom seeds over medium to low flame till fragrant.
- Allow the roasted spices to cool and then grind them into a quality powder the use of a grinder.
- Add salt, black salt, ginger powder, mango powder, tartaric acid, asafoetida and powdered sugar to the floor spice blend.
- Mix all the ingredients very well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
- Transfer the Chat Masala into an airtight glass jar for storage. It can be stored for up to two months.Alternatively, you can skip the hassle and purchase MA Spices’ ready-made Chaat Masala to enjoy the authentic flavors instantly.
Conclusion
You can add more taste and authenticity to your Indian recipes by using homemade Chaat Masala. This blend of spices increase the flavor of any dish that you prepare, whether it’s French fries, Dahi Bhalle, Papdi Chaat, Chana Chaat or any other recipe that calls for chaat masala. Taste it and relish a delightful burst of flavors with each bite. Remember, cooking is an art, and you can work magic in your kitchen with the right spices.Â
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