Chaat Masala

Total Time: 14 mins Preparation Time: 6 mins Cook Time: 8 mins

Ingredients

• 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ajwain (thymol)
• 2 -3 whole dried red chilies
• 3 tablespoons black salt, crystals
• 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
• 1 tablespoon mango powder (amchoor)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon pepper (or black) (optional)

Recipe

• 1 roast the first 3 ingredients separately in a dry saute pan over medium high heat until they become aromatic--do not burn.
• 2 grind them with the chillies, black salt and citric acid until a powder.
• 3 mix in the remaining ingredients.
• 4 store in an airtight container.