Chaat Masala Recipe

      Ingredients:

• 1-3/4 tbsp cumin seeds
• 1-3/4 tbsp black peppercorns
•  6 cloves
•  2 cardamom
•  1 tsp coriander seeds
•  ½ tsp fennel seeds
•  ½ tsp ajwain seeds
•  1 tsp dried mint leaves
•  1 tsp chilli powder
•  ½ tsp ginger powder
•  1 tbsp rock salt
•  1 tsp sea salt
•  6 tsp dried mango powder [amchur]
•  A pinch asafetida powder optional
•  ½ tsp tartaric acid

Method:

1. Dry roast all the ingredients in a non stick wok or skillet and heat gently.
2. Continuously stir for 2 to 3 minutes until the spice are fragrant.
3. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
4. Add the salts and grind all the spices, while they are still a bit warm in a coffee grinder.
5. Mix in the remaining ingredient and allow cooling.
6. Store in an airtight container.