Indian Basic Recipes - Chaat Masala Recipe

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon cumin seeds

• 1 tablespoon black peppercorns 5 cloves

• 1/2 tablespoon dried mint leaves

• 1/4 teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)

• 1/4 teaspoon asafetida powder

• 1 tablespoon rock salt

• 2 1/2 tablespoons dried mango

• powder (amchoor)

• 1 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1 teaspoon ground red pepper

• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

• 2 teaspoons salt

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Method:

1. Dry-roast the first seven ingredients in a nonstick wok or skillet and heat gently, continuously stirring for 2 to 3 minutes until the spices are fragrant.

2. Remove from the heat, add the salt and grind to a powder in a blender or mortar and pestle while still warm. Mix in the remaining ingredients and allow to cool. Store tightly bottled.

3. This salty, sour Chaat Masala (the approximate translation of the name is "finger licking"!) is sprinkled over cooked food for additional flavor.