Chaat Masala
- 4 teaspoons amchoor powder (powdered dried mango)
- 3 teaspoons roasted cumin seeds, ground
- 3 teaspoons ground black salt (or ordinary salt if you can't get it)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 pinch asafoetida powder (optional)
- 1 teaspoon garam masala (optional)
- 1 teaspoon roasted coriander seed, ground (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon roasted fennel seeds or 1/2 teaspoon anise seed, ground (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon ajwain (aka Carom/lovage/thymol seeds) (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground dried mint (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon paprika (optional)
- If you haven't already, roast any whole spices (ie cumin, coriander, ajwain&/or fennel/aniseed) in a dry heavy bottomed pan for a minute or so until they give off a delicious aroma, then grind well.
- Combine all ingredients, and store in an airtight container.
amchoor powder, cumin seeds, ground black salt, ground black pepper, asafoetida powder, garam masala, ground ginger, fennel seeds, ground dried mint, cayenne pepper, paprika
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/chaat-masala-111581 (may not work)