Indian · Sauce / condiment

Chaat Masala

Name: Chaat Masala
Total time: 8 min
Yield: Serves 8
Cuisine: Indian
Ingredients: ¾ tsp cumin seeds; ¾ tsp coriander seeds; ¾ tsp amchoor (dried mango powder); ¾ tsp black salt (kala namak), powdered; ¾ tsp ground black pepper; 0.38 tsp medium-hot red chilli powder

A tangy, salty, sulphur-scented spice blend of toasted cumin and coriander, dried mango powder, black salt, pepper and chilli. Sprinkled over street snacks, salads and raita just before serving.

YieldServes 8
Hands-on8 min
Total8 min
Difficulty

Ingredients

¾ tspcumin seeds
¾ tspcoriander seeds
¾ tspamchoor (dried mango powder)
¾ tspblack salt (kala namak), powdered
¾ tspground black pepper
0.38 tspmedium-hot red chilli powder

Diet

Vegetarian (lacto-ovo)
Vegan
Keto
Paleo
Whole30

Contains

Mango
Nightshades (any)
Chili peppers
Cilantro / coriander
Black and white pepper
Cumin
Chili heat (capsaicin)

Taste

Heat
Sour / bright
Salty
Bitter
Smoke
Aromatic spice

Equipment

Mortar and pestle

Season

Any season

Occasion

Meal prep

Effort

Under 20 min active
Under 30 min total
Difficulty 1
Make-ahead friendly

Nutrition

Calories: low
Protein: low
Carbs: low
Fat: low
Fiber: low
Sodium: low

Budget

Budget: low

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