Chaat Masala/ Homemade Chat Masala Recipe/Popular Roadside Chaat Masala by Tarla Dalal

Preparation Time: 2 minutes.

Cooking Time: 3 minutes.

Makes approx. 1 cup.

¼ cup cumin seeds (jeera)

1 tbsp black peppercorns (kalimirch)

¼ cup dried mango powder (amchur)

2 tbsp black salt (sanchal)

1½ tbsp salt

½ tsp asafoetida (hing)

1. Put the cumin seeds in a broad non-stick pan and dry roast on a medium flame for 1 minute. Transfer them on a plate and keep aside to cool for 2 to 3 minutes.

2. Combine the roasted cumin seeds and black peppercorns in a small jar of a mixer and blend to a smooth and fine powder.

3. Sieve the powder using a sieve and discard the little coarse mixture left behind in the sieve.

4. Add the dried mango powder, black salt, salt and asafoetida and mix well using your fingertips for 1 to 2 minutes.

5. Store refrigerated or at room temperature in an air-tight container.