Kala Chat Masala

Ingredients

• 20 g Mint Leaves (dried, loosely packed)
• 2 Tbsp Cumin Seeds (whole, raw)
• 1 Tbsp Black Peppercorns (whole)
• 2 Tbsp Coriander Seeds (whole, raw)
• 1 tsp Long Pepper (Pippali) (whole, optional for extra heat)
• 1 tsp Ajwain (Carom Seeds) (whole)
• 3 pcs Dried Red Chilies (large, broken into pieces)
• 1 Tbsp Black Salt (Kala Namak) (lightly roasted)
• 2 Tbsp Dry Mango Powder (Amchur) (adds tanginess)
• 1 tsp Citric Acid (Lemon Powder) (enhances sour note)

Instructions

1. Dry‑roast mint leaves

   Heat the pan over medium heat, add the mint leaves and stir continuously until they become dry, turn dark brown and release a fragrant aroma, about 2‑3 minutes.

   Time: PT5M

   Temperature: Medium heat on stove

2. Dry‑roast cumin seeds

   Add cumin seeds to the same pan (no oil) and roast, stirring, until they turn golden and fragrant, about 2 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

3. Dry‑roast peppercorns, coriander and long pepper

   Add black peppercorns, coriander seeds, and long pepper to the pan and roast lightly until they emit a nutty aroma, about 3 minutes.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

4. Dry‑roast ajwain and red chilies

   Add ajwain and broken dried red chilies, roast for another 2‑3 minutes until they turn slightly darker and aromatic.

   Time: PT3M

   Temperature: Medium heat

5. Lightly roast black salt

   Add black salt to the pan and stir for about 1 minute until it releases a subtle smoky scent.

   Time: PT2M

   Temperature: Medium heat

6. Cool roasted spices

   Transfer all roasted spices onto a cooling tray and let them cool completely, about 10 minutes, to avoid steam moisture in the blender.

   Time: PT10M

7. Blend into powder

   Place the cooled spices into the blender jar, add dry mango powder and citric acid, then pulse until a fine, uniform black powder forms.

   Time: PT2M

8. Store the masala

   Transfer the black chaat masala to an airtight jar, label, and store in a cool, dry place. Use within 2‑3 months for best flavor.

   Time: PT1M

Nutrition Facts

Calories

30

Protein

1g

Carbohydrates

5g

Fat

0.5g

Fiber

1g