Homemade Chaat Masala Powder Recipe
This zingy & salty mix can really spruce up your food! Chaat Masala Powder is extensively used in Indian Street Food, and its super easy to make it at home!
Ingredients
- 4 pcs Dry Red Chili
- 2 Tbsp Dhania or Coriander Seeds
- 2 Tbsp Rock Salt
- 10 pcs Elaichi or Green Cardamom
- 8 inches Cinnamon Stick (7-8 small sticks)
- 7 pcs Laung or Clove
- 1 tsp Black Peppercorns
- 1 tsp Jeera or Cumin
- 1 tsp Black Salt (Kala Namak)
- 1 tsp ground Ginger
- 1/2 tsp Salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Dry Roast all Ingredients (except the powders) for 30-60 seconds or until they're aromatic and crunchy. Toast each ingredient separately to avoid burning
- Let it all cool completely. Add to a spice grinder or mortar pestle and grind until you have a smooth and homogenous powder.
- Store in an airtight container and use as needed. If you live in a humin/hot environment, store in the refrgerator. It'll last for a year.