Seed Oil Free Chaat Masala
Making your own spice blends at home is one of the easiest ways to take control of exactly what goes into your food, and this tangy, punchy chaat masala is a perfect place to start. Store-bought versions often contain anti-caking agents or fillers you'd rather avoid, but this one is nothing but whole spices, dried aromatics, and a few pantry staples — completely free of any processed oils. The process is straightforward: toast cumin and coriander seeds in a dry skillet until they're fragrant and just a shade darker, grind them down, then stir in the remaining ingredients. Kala namak brings that signature sulfurous depth, while amchur delivers a bright, fruity tartness that makes this blend so addictive. A pinch of asafoetida, cinnamon, and cloves rounds everything out with warmth and complexity. Once it's blended and jarred, you've got a versatile seasoning that keeps for up to three months and works on everything from roasted vegetables to fruit chaat to grilled proteins.
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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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