This recipe is called “Chaat masala” in Hindi
Chaat or chat is a savory and spicy snack that originated in India, typically served at roadside tracks from stalls or food carts across the Indian subcontinent in India.
Yield: Approximately 1½ cups
Ingredients:
¼ cup mango powder
⅓ tablespoons cumin seeds, dry-roasted and ground
1 tablespoon citric acid
1 tablespoon ground black salt
1 teaspoon ground asafoetida
1 to 2 tablespoons salt, or to taste
1 to 3 teaspoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
2 tablespoons ground ajwain seeds
2 tablespoons ground ginger
2 tablespoons tamarind powder
3 tablespoons dried mint leaves, ground
Directions:
Ready the cumin seeds. Next, mix and roast all the spices in a moderate-sized cast iron or non-stick skillet, stirring and swaying the pan over moderate heat until heated for approximately two minutes.
Allow to cool, then put inside an airtight vessel and place the vessel in a cool, dark place, for approximately thirty days at room temperature or approximately one year in a fridge.
