Chaat Masala
About ⅓ cup This salty, tangy blend is sprinkled on street food snacks—called chaat—all across India. Use it on Pakoras, Popcorn, or even French Fries.
Let's Prepare
Collect
Gather these ingredients — no prep needed yet.
- 1 tablespoon cumin seeds
- (1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds)
- 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur)
- 1 tablespoon black salt
- ½ teaspoon salt
- (¼ teaspoon asafoetida)
Let's Cook
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Step 1.
Place a small skillet over medium heat and add: 1 tablespoon cumin seeds; (1 ½ teaspoons fennel seeds)
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Step 2.
Toast, stirring frequently, until the seeds are fragrant and toasted. Transfer to a spice grinder and let cool completely. Add to the spice grinder: 1 tablespoon plus 1 teaspoon dried mango powder (amchur); 1 tablespoon black salt; ½ teaspoon salt; (¼ teaspoon asafoetida)
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Step 3.
Grind into a fine powder.