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Chaat Masala Recipe - Pakistani (Quick & Easy!)

Chaat Masala is an integral Pakistani spice mix and this homemade version has this iconic chatpata flavour, takes minutes to put together and is preservative free!
Course spice mix
Cuisine pakistani, indian
Diet Halal, Hindu, Vegetarian
Prep Time 8 minutes
Author Sarah Mir

Ingredients

  • 2 tsp Coriander Seeds
  • 3 tsp Cumin Seeds
  • ½ tsp Salt
  • ¾ tsp Kala Namak (Black Salt)
  • 3 tsp Amchur Powder
  • 1 ½ tsp Chilli Powder
  • ½ tsp Pepper
  • ¾ tsp Carom Seeds (Ajwain)
  • ½ tsp Sugar

Instructions

  • Place a clean skillet on medium high heat, as soon as it's hot add the coriander and cumin seeds, moving them around frequently until they smell fragrant. Set aside to cool.
  • While the seeds are cooling mix the remaining ingredients in a spice grinder or mini blender and then add the seeds.
  • Grind to desired consistency. Store in an air tight container in a dark place (inside a cabinet)

Notes

This recipes makes about ¼ cup of chaat masala. I have kept the base quantity small so you can scale it according to your needs. If you are a chaat loving family and Ramzan is coming I'd double up!