What is chaat masala and how can I make it at home?

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Chaat Powder

Makes 1/4 cup

In India, chaat refers to both a spice blend and a salad that uses the spice blend. Indian markets sell pre-mixed chaat masalas (the spice blend) that are quite good and ready to use. Or, buy the ingredients and make your own custom-blend.

This recipe makes one version of chaat powder or chaat masala, but feel free to play with the ingredient amounts to reach the balance of sour, salt, and piquancy that suits your personal taste.

If you can't find black salt, leave it out. There is no substitute for this unusual, smoky tasting form of rock salt. Though it's called black salt, it actually is more reddish when pulverized. Amchoor, being a dry powdered form of mango, adds the tartness to chaat. It's a handy ingredient for any recipe when you want to add a bit of fruity tartness without additional liquid.

Sprinkle a touch of chaat masala on salads, fruit, potatoes, or any vegetable, to perk up the flavors instantly.

Ingredients:

-2 tablespoons amchoor (dried mango powder)
-1 teaspoon ground cumin
-1 teaspoon ground black salt
-1 teaspoon ground coriander
-3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
-1/2 teaspoon salt (white)
-1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
-1/4 teaspoon red pepper

Method-

Combine all ingredients. If necessary, use a mortar and pestle to grind out any lumps. Store air-tight until ready to use.

Note: Most Indian chaat blends include a bit of asafoetida, a pungent spice that may be too strong for western noses (the sulfur in it smells a bit like rotting eggs). I've left it out, but if you want to make a more authentic version of chaat masala, add just a pinch to balance the flavors.

Answer 3

Great Chaat Masala Recipe

In India, Chaat refers to both a spice blend and a salad that uses the spice blend. Indian markets sell pre-mixed chaat masalas (the spice blend) that are quite good and ready to use. Or, buy the ingredients and make your own custom-blend.

Ingredients:

1/4 cup Chaat Powder
2 tablespoons of amchoor (dried mango powder)
1 teaspoon of ground cumin
1 teaspoon of ground black salt
1 teaspoon of ground coriander
3/4 teaspoon of ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon of salt (white)
1/2 teaspoon of ground black pepper
1/4 teaspoon of red pepper

Directions of cooking:
Combine all ingredients. If necessary, use a mortar and pestle to grind out any lumps. Store air-tight until ready to use.

Points to note:
Most Indian chaat blends include a bit of asafoetida, a pungent spice that may be too strong for western noses (the sulfur in it smells a bit like rotting eggs). I've left it out, but if you want to make a more authentic version of chaat masala, add just a pinch to balance the flavors.

Answer 4

Chaat masala is an Indian spice mix.
It is used to pep up the flavour n fruits n snacks.

Chat Masala

Ingredients

4 tbsp coriander seeds
2 tbsp cumin seeds
1 tsp ajwain (thymol) seeds
2-3 whole dry red chillies
3 tbsp black salt crystals
1/2 tsp citric acid
1 tbsp dry mango powder (amchoor)
1 tbsp salt
2 tsp garam masala
1 tsp white/black pepper (optional)

Method

Roast the first 3 ingredients seperately
and powder them with the chillies, black
salt and citric acid.
Mix in the remaining ingredients.
Store in an airtight container.
Will keep well for years.

Answer 5

An oriental combination of various spices. Details of ingredients and preparation is as follows:- 30 g (1 oz) cumin seeds 1 tablespoon salt Pinch of asafoetida 3 teaspoons chilli powder 2 tablespoons dried green mango powder (amchur) 1 tablespoon crushed dried mint 2 teaspoons dried ginger powder Lightly toast cumin with salt and asafetida. Grind all ingredients to a fine powder and pour into a jar with a tight fitting lid.

Answer 6

Chat Masala is a mix up indian spice used to make 'Chat', an Indian series of snacks which are hot n sweet n spicy.
It adds flavor to snacks, indian curries, fresh fruits and salads.

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Better buy readymade chat masala from grocery stores...

Answer 7

4 a bowl of fruits,(if 4 chat ) 4 limes,a tpoon of sugar,pepper of choice+salt,
,then mix well,u have ur chate masla ready.

Answer 8

chatmasala is basically a mixture of spices,from my point of view please note; 2 teaspoons of corriander powder,half tea spoon of red chilly pwd,half teaspoon of black salt,one teaspoon of jeera roasted powder,half teaspoon of blackpepper pwd,and finally one teaspoon of amchur pwd.

Answer 9

it is put on snacks can say on sprouts it cant be prepared at home