Chaat Masala Seasoning

Description: A spicy blend used in Indian food--particularly in Sana's Fruit Chaat (Recipe #156495). It will keep for ages. In a pinch, caraway seeds may be substituted for the ajwain.

Ingredients:

• 4 tablespoons coriander seeds
• 2 tablespoons cumin seeds
• 1 teaspoon ajwain (thymol)
• 2 -3 whole dried red chilies
• 3 tablespoons black salt, crystals
• 1/2 teaspoon citric acid
• 1 tablespoon mango powder (amchoor)
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 2 teaspoons garam masala
• 1 teaspoon white pepper (or black) (optional)

Steps:

1. Roast the first 3 ingredients separately in a dry saute pan over medium high heat until they become aromatic--do not burn.
2. Grind them with the chillies, black salt and citric acid until a powder.
3. Mix in the remaining ingredients.
4. Store in an airtight container.