Chaat Masala

Another ground spice mixture, chaat masala is salty and sour, used a lot as seasoning for raitas and chutneys.

Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp cumin seeds
  • 1 tbsp black pepper corns
  • 5 cloves
  • 1/2 tbsp dried mint leaves
  • 1/4 tsp ajwain
  • 1/4 tsp asafoetida powder
  • 1 tbsp sea salt
  • 2 1/2 tbsp mango powder
  • 1 tsp ground ginger (dried)
  • 2 tsp plain salt

Preparation

  • heat the first 6 ingredients in a thick-bottomed (preferrably non-stick) pan
  • cool a bit, then grind with the rest of the ingredients