This homemade chaat masala is fresher and more aromatic than any store-bought version. Gets ready in under 10 minutes and adds a burst of bold, tangy flavors to fruits, bhel, chaat and more!
Popular in Indian cuisine, Chaat masala is a bold and flavorful spice blend that brings an irresistible tangy kick to your favorite dishes- chaat, papdi, bhel, or Indian curries.
Making your own chaat masala at home is easier than you think and gives you the freedom to customize the flavors to your liking. With just a handful of pantry spices, you can prepare a fresh and aromatic batch in minutes.
Plus, it’s a great way to ensure you’re using the freshest ingredients without relying on store-bought blends.
I have used roasted cumin powder for making this masala and that's the only spice I like roasted (hence a dark shade of chaat masala). Rest were kept in the sun for an hr. I enjoy my shakarkandi chaat, makhana chaat, kala chana chaat, or chole with this spice blend.
Find More Spice Blends- Authentic Garam Masala, Chana Masala Powder.
Ingredients
See the recipe card for exact measurements of the ingredients.
- Amchur (Dry Mango Powder)- That adds tangy flavor.
- Roasted Cumin
- Pomegranate seeds- add more tangy flavor. Can use tamarind powder too.
- Black Salt
- Cloves
- Dried Ginger powder
- Dried Red Chili
- Black peppercorns
How To Make Chaat Masala
Step1 Gather and Roast Cumin Seeds
Roast Cumin seeds in a heavy wok on slow flame till you smell the aroma or a crack sound or they are light browned.
Keep all the spices and the jar container in the sun for an hr or so. This can be done a day before.
Step 2 Cool off and blend
Once the cumin cools off. blend all spices together in a blender jar.
Step 3 Enjoy the fresh Chaat Masala over fruits
The Chaat Masala is ready. Enjoy it with fresh fruits or chana chaat, shakarkandi chaat.
Expert Tips
- Roast spices on slow flame. You won't like the burnt flavor of any spice in a spice blend.
- Use fresh spices.
- You may store the chaat masala in a dry glass container with a lid in cool place in the kitchen. It will be good for 3-4 months.
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Chaat Masala Recipe
Equipment
- 1 heavy wok for roasting cumin seeds
- 1 Blender
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon cumin seeds roast over slow flame for best flavor
- 2 tablespoon amchur (dry mango powder)
- 1 tablespoon anardana (pomegranate seeds)
- 2 teaspoon black salt
- 1 tablespoon black peppercorns
- 1.5 teaspoon cloves
- 1.5 teaspoon ginger powder
- 3-4 piece dried red chili adjust the heat
Instructions
- Roast Cumin seeds in a heavy wok on slow flame till you smell the aroma or a crack sound or they are light browned. Keep all the spices and the jar container in the sun for an hr or so. This can be done a day before.
- Once the cumin cools off. blend all spices together in a blender jar.
- The Chaat Masala is ready. Enjoy it with fresh fruits or chana chaat, shakarkandi chaat.
Notes
- Roast spices on slow flame. You won't like the burnt flavor of any spice in a spice blend.
- Use fresh spices
- You may store the chaat masala in a dry glass container with a lid in cool place in the kitchen. It will be good for 3-4 months.
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Serving size: 1 tsp | |
| Servings: 20 | |
| Amount per serving | |
| Calories | 5 |
| % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat 0g | 0% |
| Cholesterol 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium 14mg | 1% |
| Total Carbohydrate 0.8g | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.2g | 1% |
| Total Sugars 0g | |
| Protein 0.2g | |
| Vitamin D 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium 11mg | 1% |
| Iron 1mg | 4% |
| Potassium 24mg | 1% |
| *The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calorie a day is used for general nutrition advice. | |
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