Chaat Masala

Ingredients (makes approx loosely packed 3/4 cup)

1. 4 tablespoon coriander seeds
2. 4 teaspoon roasted cumin powder
3. 1.5 teaspoon ajwain/carom seeds
4. 2.5-3 tablespoon black salt/kala namak/rock salt
5. 5 red dried chiles, stems removed
6. 3 teaspoon dried mango powder/amchur
7. a very generous pinch of hing/asafoetida (about 1/4 teaspoon)
8. 1/2 teaspoon dried ginger powder
9. 1.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
10. 1 teaspoon dried mint (optional)
11. 2-3 teaspoons Kashmiri red chili powder/paprika (optional, for a nice bright color)

Directions

1. Roast the coriander seeds, cumin seeds and the carom seeds separately at a low flame for a few minutes only, until they are a shade darker and starts to get aromatic (the aroma is hard to miss). Remove from heat and let cool.
2. Combine all ingredients and grind into a fine powder.
3. Store in air tight containers

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