Chaat masala

The spice mixture known as chaat masala is commonly used in the preparation of various snacks and street foods in India.

How is it made?

It is a mixture of many different spices, some of which include cumin, coriander, ginger, and black salt, black pepper, asafoetida (hing) and chili powder.

How is it used?

Chaat masala is a type of Indian street food that is often made with a mixture of sweet, sour, salty, and spicy flavors.

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Many recipes

The specific recipe for chaat masala might differ from one location to another and from one cook to another.

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Sample recipe

One classic recipe for chaat masala includes:

• 2 tbsp cumin seeds
• 2 tablespoons of ground coriander
• 1 tsp fennel seeds
• 1 teaspoon of ground black pepper
• 2 tsp amchoor (dried mango powder)
• 1 teaspoon of ground red chili
• 2 tsp ginger powder
• 2 tsp black salt

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To begin preparing the chaat masala, dry roast the cumin, coriander, fennel, and peppercorns until the spices release their aroma. After they have cooled to room temperature, grind them in a spice grinder. Amchoor, red chili powder, ginger powder, and black salt should all be added at this point. Combine thoroughly. Place in a container that can seal off air.

Chaat masala is a versatile spice blend that may be incorporated into many other types of food, such as chaat (snacks), papri chaat, sev puri, samosas, aloo tikki, and many more.

Papri Chaat

The "Papri Chaat" is one of the most well-known varieties of chaat, and in order to prepare it, you will need the following ingredients:

1. 1 cup of chickpeas that have been cooked and boiled.
2. 1 cup cooked potatoes, diced
3. 1 cup of tomatoes, cut very finely
4. 1 cup of onions that have been coarsely chopped.
5. 1 ounce of cilantro that has been coarsely chopped.
6. 2 cups of fried dough wafers that are crunchy (papri)
7. tamarind chutney, 2 tablespoons
8. 2 tablespoonfuls of mint chutney
9. 2 tbsp chaat masala
10. 1 standard cup of whipped yogurt
11. Salt to taste

In a large mixing basin, combine the chickpeas, potatoes, tomatoes, onions, cilantro, tamarind chutney, mint chutney, chaat masala, and salt. Papri is added, and the mixture is stirred with care. Over top of that, dollop some whipped yogurt and then sprinkle some chaat masala on it. Serve right away, and have fun with it!

Sweet and savory foods

Chaat masala can be used in sweet foods as well as savory dishes. One example of a sweet dish that uses chaat masala is fruit chaat, in which fruits such as apple, banana, and mango are blended with chaat masala and a sprinkle of sugar or honey.

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Summary

Chaat masala, also spelled chat masala, is a spice powder mix or masala, originating from the Indian subcontinent, used in the cuisines of the Indian subcontinent, primarily in Indian, Bangladeshi and Pakistani cuisine to add flavor to fruit salads made with papaya, sapota, apples or bananas. Chaat masala is also sprinkled on potatoes, fruit, egg toasts and regular salads in India. It typically consists of amchoor (dried mango powder), cumin, coriander, dried ginger, salt (often kala namak), black pepper, asafoetida (hing) and chili powder. Garam masala is optional.