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A quintessential Indian spice blend that delivers a burst of tangy, salty, and spicy flavors. Perfect for sprinkling over fruits, salads, chaats, and drinks to add that signature zesty kick.
Dry Roast Whole Spices
Grind the Roasted Spices
Combine All Powders
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A quintessential Indian spice blend that delivers a burst of tangy, salty, and spicy flavors. Perfect for sprinkling over fruits, salads, chaats, and drinks to add that signature zesty kick.
This indian recipe takes 10 minutes to prepare and yields 24 servings. At 13.27 calories per serving with 0.43g of protein, it's a beginner-friendly recipe perfect for .
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Add 1 tablespoon of anardana (dried pomegranate seed) powder along with the other powdered spices for an additional layer of fruity tartness.
Increase the number of dried red chilies to 7-8 or add 1/2 teaspoon of cayenne pepper to the final blend for extra heat.
For a subtle smoky undertone, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the spice mix.
Ingredients like cumin, ginger powder, and asafoetida are well-known in traditional medicine for their digestive properties. They can help stimulate digestive enzymes, reduce gas, and prevent bloating.
The blend is packed with spices like coriander, cumin, and black pepper, which are excellent sources of antioxidants. These compounds help combat oxidative stress and protect the body's cells from damage.
The presence of black pepper and red chilies can provide a slight metabolic boost. Piperine in pepper and capsaicin in chilies are known to increase thermogenesis, the process of heat production in the body.
Chaat Masala is a versatile finishing spice. It's sprinkled over fruit salads, vegetable salads, yogurt raitas, buttermilk (chaas), lemonade (nimbu pani), and various Indian street food snacks known as 'chaat' like Bhel Puri, Pani Puri, and Dahi Vada.
Garam Masala is a warming spice blend (cinnamon, cloves, cardamom) used during the cooking process to add depth and aroma. Chaat Masala is a cooling, tangy, and savory blend (amchur, black salt) used as a finishing spice to add a zesty kick.
In moderation, yes. It's made from natural spices that offer health benefits like aiding digestion and providing antioxidants. However, it is high in sodium due to the black salt and regular salt, so it should be used sparingly, especially by those monitoring their blood pressure.
One teaspoon (approximately 5 grams) of homemade Chaat Masala contains about 10-15 calories, primarily from the spices themselves. It is virtually fat-free.
You can, but it will significantly alter the flavor. Black salt provides the unique sulfuric, tangy taste that is the hallmark of chaat masala. If you must substitute, use regular salt and a squeeze of lemon juice, but the authentic taste will be missing.
When stored in a clean, dry, airtight container in a cool, dark place, homemade Chaat Masala will stay fresh and potent for up to 6 months. After that, it will start to lose its aroma and flavor.