Chaat Masala Powder is used for for chaats, starters, snacks, gravies and many more such dishes. You can make homemade chaat masala powder easily with pantry ingredients.
About Chaat Masala Powder
Chaat Masala Powder when added to any dish gives an instant zing to it making it taste soo good. With a sprinkle of chaat masala powder everything tastes good I can say. Kids love chat masala powder for starters and I always stock it up so thought why not try it at home. I had tried couple of times seeing the ingredients list but something was missing each time that I did not want to post it here until I nail the recipe. Tada finally here I am with the perfect Chaat masala powder recipe. Chaat Masala Powder gives a boost of flavour to any dish when added. The spice mix with tangy amchur powder, black salt gives a distinct taste and flavour. I’ve come up with a basic recipe with which you can plus or minus the ingredients once you understand the spices flavour and taste.
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Chaat Masala Powder Ingredients
Cumin Seeds – Regular jeera / cumin seeds we use for cooking is prefered for this recipe, do not use shahi jeera. Black Pepper Corns – Whole black pepper corns is best for this recipe. Mint Leaves – A mild minty flavour is found in Chaat Masala Powder which comes by roasting and powdering mint leaves. Amchur Powder – The tangy flavour comes from amchur powder. You can make your own at home or use storebought ones. Black Salt – Black salt powder can be used as such. If you are using rock black salt then you need to crush and add it. Dry Ginger Powder – Dry ginger powder aids in digestion and lending a flavour. Red Chilli Powder, Hing – Red Chilli powder is added for a quick balance of spices. Nutmeg – Nutmeg gives a nice aroma to this spice mix but add very little only as mentioned. Rock Salt – Salt is used for taste.
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Chaat Masala Powder Recipe Step by Step
1.To a pan add 1/4 cup cumin seeds. Dry roast for 2-3 mins until slightly browned and nice aroma comes. Transfer to a bowl and set aside. 2.Now add 2 tablespoon whole black pepper corns. Dry roast for 2 mins until it turns crisp. Transfer to the same bowl and set aside. 3.Now add 1 tablespoon rock salt and dry roast for a minute and switch off. Salt is roasted to avoid moisture while grinding. 4.Now to this add 1/4 teaspoon dry ginger powder, 1/8 teaspoon hing and 2 tablespoon amchur powder. Make sure not to burn the spice powders. 5.Dry roast it for a minute do not burn the spices. Transfer to the same bowl and set aside. 6.Add around 15 mint leaves to the pan. 7.Dry roast until it turns crisp and dry. 8.Transfer it to the same bowl too. 9.Now add 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg powder, 1/4 teaspoon red chilli powder and 2 tablespoon black salt. 10.Mix it well, cool down completely. 11.Now cooled completely and ready to grind. 12.Transfer to a mixer jar. 13.Grind it to a fine powder. 14.Grind it as fine as possible. 15.Spread it to cool down completely then store in an airtight container. Homemade Chaat Masala Powder is ready to use.
Expert Tips
There is no replacement for most of the ingredients mentioned above as to get the exact flavour and taste as in stores the above mentioned ingredients are a must. I always roast rock salt if using before grinding to avoid moisture while grinding. Also switch off and then add spice powders as that heat is enough for it to get roasted. Do not burn the spice powders. Always cool down completely then grind it. There should be no moisture at all to extend shelf life. You can store in a small container in room temperature and store the rest in fridge. You can use regular white rock salt too instead of himalayan rock salt.
Storage
Chaat Masala Powder should be stored in a clean dry airtight container. It loses flavour and aroma through evaporation when exposed to too much of light. I usually transfer half of it to a small container for daily use and store the rest in fridge.
1.What is Chaat Masala? What is it used for?
Chaat Masala Powder is a tangy spice mix which can be used for curries, dal, gravies, indian drinks or can be used raw as a sprinkle for starters or fresh cut fruits.
2.What is Chat Masala made of?
Chat Masala Powder is made using cumin seeds, black pepper, rock salt, black salt, amchur powder, nutmeg powder, red chilli powder, mint leaves, hing and dry ginger powder.
3.Is Chat Masala Powder same as Garam Masala Powder?
No both are totally different. Garam Masala Powder is a spice mix made usign whole spices used for curries, gravies, dal and many more such dishes. Chat Masala Powder can be consumed raw as a sprinkle for starters but garam masala needs to be cooked and cannot be consumed raw.
