Mediterranean Diet Friendly Chaat Masala
This tangy, aromatic spice blend is one of those pantry staples that transforms everything it touches — from roasted vegetables and grain bowls to fresh fruit and yogurt dips. The process starts with toasting whole cumin and coriander seeds in a dry skillet until they deepen in color and release that warm, nutty fragrance that makes your kitchen smell incredible. Once ground and combined with amchur's bright sourness, the gentle heat of cayenne, and the earthy depth of kala namak, you end up with a blend that's genuinely complex without any complicated technique. Plant-forward eating thrives on bold seasoning, and this blend delivers exactly that — layers of flavor that make simple ingredients feel exciting and satisfying. The whole thing comes together in under ten minutes and stores in an airtight jar for up to three months, so one small batch goes a long way. Dust it over sliced cucumbers, stir it into hummus, or shake it onto roasted chickpeas for an instant upgrade that feels anything but ordinary.
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12 servings
- 2 tbsp cumin seeds
- 1 tsp coriander seeds
- 2 tbsp amchur (dried mango powder)
- 1 tsp kala namak (black salt)
- ½ tsp fine sea salt
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper
- ½ tsp ground black pepper
- ¼ tsp asafoetida (hing)
- ¼ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp dried mint (optional)
Instructions
- 1
Heat a dry skillet over medium heat. Add the cumin seeds and coriander seeds and toast, stirring constantly, until the cumin is a shade darker and the spices smell fragrant, about 2 minutes. Watch closely, as they can scorch quickly.
- 2
Transfer the toasted seeds to a plate and let them cool for 5 minutes, until no longer steaming.
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