Homemade Chaat Masala
Homemade chaat masala is simple to make and will give an entirely new flavor to some of your favorite meals.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup cumin seeds
- 2 Tbsp coriander seeds
- 1 tsp dried ginger powder
- 2-4 dried red chilli
- ½ tsp whole clove
- ½ tsp nutmeg powder
- 3 Tbsp dried mint leaves
- ⅛ cup mango powder OR...
- ¼ cup pomegranate powder
- 1 pinch asafetida
- ¼ tsp fennel seeds
- ¼ tsp anise seed
- ½ tsp ajwain (carom or lovage seeds)
- ½ tsp black salt (optional)
Instructions
- Place whole ingredients (cumin seeds, mint leaves, fennel seeds, dried red chilis, anise seeds - any ingredients you find in whole form rather than powdered form) into a small sauté pan to dry roast.
- Dry roast for approximately 1 to 2 minutes, stirring constantly to prevent burning
- Once dry roasted they will start to release a beautiful aroma and when that happens you know the spices are ready.
- Once your spices are ready, add them to a dry blender cup like with the Vitamix.
- Blend them until they turn into a powder, then add in the other powders and black salt if you choose to use it.
- Your chaat masala is ready!