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    You are here: Home / Cooking Times / a) 30 mins or less / Chaat Masala

    Chaat Masala

    28 October 2020 - By Michelle Minnaar
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    An Indian spice blend with a very unique taste, chaat masala will take a dish from ordinary to extraordinary.

    If you’re a fan of snack cuisine, Indian style, this brilliant mix of flavours is for you. Chaat masala is a super simple spice mix recipe and will change the way you approach Indian cooking.

    How to make chaat masala

    This recipe takes just a few minutes from start to finish. All you need to do is toast a specific selection of spices in a frying pan. 

    Once toasted, you add the spice mix to a bowl and then whizz them up with the help of a special gizmo…  

    K-Mojo DigiMaster

    While it’s good to roll your sleeves up in the kitchen and get stuck in, sometimes you need all the help you can get. I don’t know about you, but I’m not a fan of laborious tasks like grinding up spices.

    It can be really taxing on the old wrists and I’m often left with big chunks of seed, rather than a fine fragrant powder.

    That’s where the K-Mojo DigiMaster comes in. A state-of-the-art digital food processor, it’s got ten different functions, meaning you can juice, slice, chop, emulsify, knead, blend, grate, shred, whisk or grind till your heart’s content!

    Of course, with this recipe, we are using the grinder attachment. With this super sleek, powerful gadget, it takes mere minutes to get your special spice mix down to a ground aromatic powder. 

    Not only is the K-Mojo DigiMaster powerful and effective, it also looks the part. A beautiful, elegant, compact design means it’ll slot right into your kitchen.

    Power, speed, elegance and control. What else could you wish for in a modern kitchen appliance? 

    What is chaat masala made of?

    Chaat masala is made from a variety of spices, each bringing their own unique taste into the mix.

    Mint brings a subtle freshness, which balances well with the earthiness of the spices. Dried garlic, either crushed or powdered, brings its own deep unique flavour.

    Ajwain or carom seeds have a very strong flavour – quite bitter. They smell almost like thyme, yet taste a little like oregano, with a slight anise undertone. 

    Asafoetida is a very strong, aromatic spice. It’s from the fennel family, but it brings a similar strong savoury flavour as garlic or onion. 

    Amchur powder is another crucial element. A lot of people will be wondering “what is amchur powder?” It’s actually another name for mango powder and is made from dried unripe mangos. It brings a citrus kick to the spice blend.

    Black salt is another key part of chaat masala. Black salt, also known as kala namak or Himalayan black salt, has a sulphur-like smell. It’s very pungent and is much more like a spice than regular salt. 

    Some recipes call for tamarind or lemon juice to bring a sour dimension to the spice blend, both of which you can add to this recipe.

    Is chaat masala the same as garam masala?

    No, the two are very different. One is used to season curries at the end of cooking and the other is used to flavour savoury snacks. They are made from a very different mix of spices.

    What can I substitute for chaat masala?

    Many people think that, because of the name similarity, you can swap garam masala in for chaat masala. Chaat masala is pretty unique though, and hard to replace and garam masala is definitely not a good place to start.

    Masala is a generic term for the mix of spices. Masala means ‘hot’, while chaat loosely translates to ‘snack.’ The two bring totally different flavours.

    If you want a substitute for this recipe, your best bet is to start with ground cumin seeds, add some amchoor (dried mango powder), red chilli powder, black pepper and finally a little black salt.

    If you only have basic spices, the key parts are cumin, salt, pepper and mango powder or lemon juice.

    Is chaat masala healthy?

    Yes, it’s a great source of vitamins and minerals, inducing iron and calcium. Also, the spices in this recipe contain lots of antioxidants with proven health benefits.

    More great Indian recipes

    • Aloo chaat – add your delicious spice mix to this traditional Indian recipe 
    • Mushroom pakora – this extremely tasty recipe will taste even better with your spice mix added in
    • Potato bhajis – a classic Indian starter
    • Mung bean curry – a nutritious and delicious vegan curry
    • Mixed vegetable curry – if you’re a veggie curry lover, this one’s for you

    Competition Question: What would you make with K-Mojo DigiMaster’s grinder attachment?

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    Chaat Masala


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    4.9 from 10 reviews

    • Author: Michelle Minnaar
    • Total Time: 15 minutes
    • Yield: Makes 175g (1½ cups) 1x
    • Diet: Vegan
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    Description

    Chaat Masala is a unique spice blend that is commonly used in Indian street food and snack recipes. Learn how to make chaat masala and use it in dishes such as Aloo Chaat. 


    Ingredients

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    • 18g (3 tbsp) cumin seeds
    • 15g (3 tbsp) coriander seeds
    • 5g (1 tbsp) ajwain/carom seeds
    • 5g (1 tsp) red chilli powder
    • 29g (4 tbsp) amchur powder
    • 51g (3 tbsp) fine black salt
    • 7g (1 tbsp) ground black pepper
    • 1g (¼ tsp) asafoetida
    • 10g (1 tbsp) dried mint flakes
    • 10g (1 tbsp) garlic powder

    Instructions

    1. Using a dry frying pan, roast the cumin, coriander and ajwain seeds over a medium heat. Ensure to continuously move the seeds around with a wooden spatula. After a few minutes, the seeds will release their aromas.
    2. Tip the toasted seeds in a bowl and allow to cool down.
    3. Place the seeds in the K-Mojo DigiMaster spice grinder attachment and process until finely ground.
    4. Add the remaining ingredients with the ground seeds and blend further until all ingredients are well incorporated.
    5. Tip into airtight containers and store in a cool dark place. Use as needed.
    • Prep Time: 10 minutes
    • Cook Time: 5 minutes
    • Category: Spice Mix
    • Method: Grind
    • Cuisine: Indian

    Keywords: chaat masala, chaat masala powder recipe, homemade chaat masala, how to make chaat masala

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    Comments

    1. Sam

      October 30, 2020 at 11:40 am

      never tried it but will give it a go!

      Reply
    2. Michael Fisher

      October 31, 2020 at 7:25 am

      I have never had or heard of, so from your recipe

      Reply
    3. Margaret Gallagher

      November 01, 2020 at 9:28 am

      Will bring so much joy and love Thankyou

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    4. Jeanne Coulombe

      November 01, 2020 at 11:08 am

      Would make some fresh ground herbs after I dried them all from my garden this summer.

      Reply
    5. Katie

      November 01, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      I would make a curry of some kind

      Reply
    6. Brad Start

      November 01, 2020 at 2:46 pm

      Chaat Masala 👍

      Reply
    7. Peter Watson

      November 01, 2020 at 2:47 pm

      Minced lamb for moussaka

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    8. Iain maciver

      November 01, 2020 at 3:04 pm

      would make a curry

      Reply
    9. William Critchlow

      November 01, 2020 at 3:07 pm

      Mixed vegetable curry

      Reply
    10. Jo m welsh

      November 01, 2020 at 3:38 pm

      I would do a curry with it

      Reply
    11. Abdul Rahman

      November 01, 2020 at 3:39 pm

      bbq dust for smoked short ribs

      Reply
    12. Cydney Webster

      November 01, 2020 at 3:54 pm

      A curry – rogan josh is my favourite!

      Reply
    13. Jill Osborne

      November 01, 2020 at 4:08 pm

      Veggie curry

      Reply
    14. Alice Dixon

      November 01, 2020 at 4:10 pm

      I’d make burgers

      Reply
    15. Rena Plumridge

      November 01, 2020 at 4:27 pm

      I would do korai chicken

      Reply
    16. Joo Dee

      November 01, 2020 at 4:41 pm

      new to me, so would be useful for cake mixes, mincemeat etc

      Reply
    17. Kim M

      November 01, 2020 at 5:05 pm

      Scottish Lorne Sausage x

      Reply
    18. Anna Stevens

      November 01, 2020 at 5:08 pm

      I’d make lots of different curry spices for my husband to use when he cooks a curry.

      Reply
    19. Ian

      November 01, 2020 at 5:32 pm

      A curry

      Reply
    20. Helen Markham

      November 01, 2020 at 5:33 pm

      A chai tea price mix so I can make my own chai latte

      Reply
    21. Susan B

      November 01, 2020 at 5:49 pm

      I would probably start with a simple vegetarian curry but I like the idea of grinding a few spices to add to breadcrumbs for a coating on bland meat substitute pieces.

      Reply
    22. Heather Haigh

      November 01, 2020 at 6:18 pm

      I would grind all my curry spices

      Reply
    23. Maurice Haigh

      November 01, 2020 at 6:41 pm

      curries

      Reply
    24. fiona waterworth

      November 01, 2020 at 8:16 pm

      my special filling for my toasted sandwiches

      Reply
    25. Charlotte isobelle

      November 01, 2020 at 8:48 pm

      I like the idea of the chopping and grinding function, I’d like to try my hand at a curry!

      Reply
    26. Amy bondoc

      November 02, 2020 at 5:25 am

      id make a yummy vegetable curry

      Reply
    27. Tracy Nixon

      November 02, 2020 at 5:30 am

      A vegetable curry!

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    28. Kelly Wheelhouse

      November 02, 2020 at 8:06 am

      I would make a tikka masala

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    29. Sally Collingwood

      November 02, 2020 at 9:33 am

      Vegetable Lasagne

      Reply
    30. Claire Driver

      November 02, 2020 at 1:17 pm

      Carrot cake so I can use the grater and whisk

      Reply
    31. Louise A

      November 02, 2020 at 4:57 pm

      I would make a curry I make a lot, a Chicken Kukupaka

      Reply
    32. Sheena Batey

      November 02, 2020 at 5:11 pm

      It would be a very tasty spicy curry

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    33. Laura Pritchard

      November 02, 2020 at 9:01 pm

      A tasty curry spice mix!

      ★★★★

      Reply
    34. Frances H

      November 03, 2020 at 2:48 pm

      A lovely winter vegetable tagine.

      Reply
    35. Mark R

      November 04, 2020 at 12:37 pm

      Chopping ingredients for my chutneys would be a big saving I; effort

      Reply
    36. clairdownham

      November 04, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      i would make a curry for my hubby

      Reply
    37. Natalie Crossan

      November 04, 2020 at 10:13 pm

      Vegetable Lasagne

      Reply
    38. joanne coulson

      November 05, 2020 at 12:04 pm

      I’d make a curry

      Reply
    39. Christine Caple

      November 05, 2020 at 10:44 pm

      I would make a curry.

      Reply
    40. Ruth harwood

      November 07, 2020 at 7:52 am

      Definitely just what I need to make a brilliant and unique curry dish that my family will love!

      Reply
    41. Sheila Shepheard

      November 07, 2020 at 11:56 am

      The Chaat Masala looks like a good one to start with. I’ve made Garam Masala but never Chaat. Love the look of the grinder too.

      Reply
    42. Sheila Shepheard

      November 07, 2020 at 11:56 am

      The Chaat Masala looks like a good one to start with. I’ve made Garam Masala but never Chaat. Love the look of the grinder too. Much easier to use than my one.

      Reply
    43. Mark Mccaffery

      November 07, 2020 at 9:11 pm

      I’d try My hand at making Lorne sausage.

      Reply
    44. Melissa Lee

      November 08, 2020 at 11:32 am

      I’d make myself a bespoke curry spice blend

      Reply
    45. Margaret Mccaffery

      November 08, 2020 at 5:04 pm

      I would make an assortment of curry pastes.

      Reply
    46. Caroline Hunter

      November 09, 2020 at 2:44 pm

      I’d grind some lovely beef for homemade beefburgers.

      Reply
    47. pete c

      November 09, 2020 at 6:59 pm

      I’d grind down some nuts to go in my banana cake recipe

      Reply
    48. Gayatri Gogoi

      November 10, 2020 at 12:18 am

      I would make grilled tandoori lamb chops

      Reply
    49. Jo Young

      November 12, 2020 at 7:17 pm

      I would make a rub for ribs.

      Reply
    50. Victoria Prince

      November 14, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      I’d make my own oat flour and then try making bread with it

      Reply
    51. maria

      November 15, 2020 at 12:48 pm

      I love lamb curry so would probably make some sort of lamb curry

      ★★★★★

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    52. claire woods

      November 15, 2020 at 6:11 pm

      Curry to warm us up.

      Reply
    53. Kim Carberry

      November 16, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      I would make a curry x

      Reply
    54. Tina Lawton

      November 16, 2020 at 3:20 pm

      I would make some gorgeous spiced turkey burgers.

      Reply
    55. Victoria Riches

      November 16, 2020 at 7:34 pm

      BBQ smoke rub

      Reply
    56. kathleen warwick

      November 17, 2020 at 3:00 pm

      I would definitely make a curry

      Reply
    57. sue leake

      November 18, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      raspberry powder from my homegrown, dried raspberries

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    58. Chantiece Bates

      November 21, 2020 at 9:16 pm

      A curry for sure!!

      Reply
    59. James Travis

      November 24, 2020 at 2:13 pm

      I would make a nice chicken curry

      Reply
    60. lynn neal

      November 25, 2020 at 12:14 am

      I would make a vegetarian curry!

      Reply
    61. April Lu

      November 26, 2020 at 4:11 pm

      I would make granola bars!

      Reply
    62. Richard Randall

      November 28, 2020 at 9:58 am

      Roasted veg curry.

      Reply
    63. Kate Sutton

      November 28, 2020 at 10:39 am

      I would do a veg curry

      Reply
    64. Susan Hoggett

      November 28, 2020 at 3:27 pm

      I’d make a veggie korma

      Reply
    65. Marie Rungapadiachy

      November 28, 2020 at 3:33 pm

      I would make beef meatballs with the grinder. This would be perfect for making this.

      Reply
    66. Janine Atkin

      November 28, 2020 at 7:11 pm

      id make a curry

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    67. Sheri Darby

      November 28, 2020 at 7:38 pm

      I would use it to make all sorts of spice combinations for curry cooking

      Reply
    68. Emma Davison

      November 28, 2020 at 8:22 pm

      I would have a go at making a curry

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    69. Carolynn Woodland

      November 28, 2020 at 8:28 pm

      I would make a spicy tasty chicken curry.

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    70. Chantelle Clarke

      November 28, 2020 at 10:23 pm

      Ive starting to cook more vegan dishes so would make a curry

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    71. Keith Hunt

      November 28, 2020 at 11:13 pm

      Fresh mince buggers

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    72. Mrs Theresa Thomas

      November 28, 2020 at 11:34 pm

      I would make a veg curry

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    73. Paul Johnston

      November 29, 2020 at 12:06 pm

      I would use it to make own blend of curry spices.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    74. Kristie Metcalfe

      November 29, 2020 at 1:24 pm

      I would make Saag Aloo – yum!

      Reply
    75. sharon martin

      November 29, 2020 at 1:30 pm

      A chicken curry

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    76. Patricia Barrett

      November 29, 2020 at 2:29 pm

      I would make a great selection of curries.

      Reply
    77. Sandra Fortune

      November 29, 2020 at 2:43 pm

      Chicken tikka masala

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    78. Katie J

      November 29, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      Would love to try a curry its one of our favourites in our family

      ★★★★★

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    79. Jennifer Toal

      November 29, 2020 at 7:37 pm

      I love a curry but great to get new recipes

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      • Amy Stevens

        November 29, 2020 at 10:40 pm

        selection of curries

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    80. Fiona jk42

      November 29, 2020 at 11:23 pm

      I would make my own garam masala.

      ★★★★★

      Reply
    81. Aileen

      November 29, 2020 at 11:31 pm

      I’d grind spices to make curry

      Reply

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