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Chaat Masala

Closely adapted from 1,000 Indian Recipes, Neelam Batra
Course spice blend
Cuisine Indian
Keyword chaat masala
Author TheSpicedLife

Ingredients

  • 1/3 T ground cumin, preferably toasted whole and freshly ground
  • 1/4 cup amchur powder (green mango powder)
  • 3 T ground dried mint leaves
  • 2 T tamarind powder, I did not have so I subbed more amchur
  • 2 T ground ginger
  • 2 T ground ajwain, carom seeds
  • 1-2 T sea salt, to taste
  • 1 T ground kaala namak, Indian black salt
  • 1 T citric acid or lemon juice powder
  • 1-3 t cayenne
  • 2 t tart cherry powder
  • 1 t ground asaphoetida (hing)

Instructions

  1. After all of the spices are ground properly, mix them. Toast in a medium skillet over medium heat, stirring and shaking frequently, for 2 minutes. Let cool and then store in a cool, dark spot in a sealed jar.