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Easy, Authentic Chaat Masala
Love Chaat Masala but want a fresher, healthier alternative to store-bought? This easy Chaat Masala recipe has been years in the making and tastes just like (if not better than) store-bought! The best part? You only need 5 essential ingredients to make it!
- Prep time
- 10 min
- Cook time
- 7 min
- Yield
- 42 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
42
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds (zeera)
- 2 tbsp dried green mango powder (amchoor)
- 1 tbsp dried pomegranate seeds (anardana) (or sub powder)
- 1+1/4 tsp black salt powder (kala namak) (or sub pink salt or sea salt )
- 1/4 1/2 tsp red chili powder (depending on how spicy you prefer it (See Note 1))
- 1/4 tsp black peppercorns (optional, plus more to taste)
- 3/4 tsp cane sugar (optional)
- 1/4 tsp garam masala (optional (See Note 2))
Instructions
- 1
Heat a small skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and toast, stirring and shaking the skillet often, for 2-3 minutes. The cumin seeds will deepen in color and become highly aromatic. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
- 2
Meanwhile, add the remaining ingredients to the spice grinder. Once cooled, transfer the cumin seeds to a spice grinder.
- 3
Grind into a fine powder, shaking the spice grinder as needed to evenly distribute the powder. Store in an airtight spice jar for 6-8 weeks.