Homemade Chaat Masala
Aromatic and savory
Servings 24 servings
Calories 9kcal
Ingredients
For roasting
- 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
- 4 teaspoons cumin seeds
- 1 1/2 teaspoon carom seeds
Other ingredients
- 5 red dried chiles destemmed
- 3 tablespoons rock salt
- 3 teaspoons dried mango powder amchoor
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon ginger powder
- 1/4 teaspoon asafoetida hing
- 2 teaspoons paprika optional
- 1 teaspoon dried mint optional
Instructions
- Roast the seeds over low heat until they are aromatic (2 to 3 minutes), then remove from heat.
- Combine all of the ingredients, then, using a mortar and pestle, crush them into powder form.
- Use right away or store in a sealable airtight container.
Notes
Choose your red chilies wisely to control your heat:
- Dried red jalapeños (low-medium)
- Dried cayenne (medium)
- Thai (high-medium)
- Dried red jalapeños (low-medium)
- Dried cayenne (medium)
- Thai (high-medium)
Nutrition
Calories: 9kcal | Carbohydrates: 2g | Protein: 0.3g | Fat: 0.3g | Saturated Fat: 0.02g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.04g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Sodium: 873mg | Potassium: 25mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 0.2g | Vitamin A: 117IU | Vitamin C: 0.2mg | Calcium: 11mg | Iron: 0.4mg