Chaat Masala Seasoning

Name: Chaat Masala Seasoning
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 1 min
Yield: 4
Cuisine: Indian,
Ingredients: 2 tbsps cumin seed; 1 tbsp organic coriander seed; 2 tsps fennel seed; 1 tsp thyme leaves; 3 tbsps amchur (mango powder); 2 tsps Himalayan black salt; 2 tsps mint; 1 tsp ginger ground; 1/2 tsp red pepper ground

This fragrant, fruity and totally unique seasoning blend is traditionally used to flavor Indian street snacks but can be used for so much more – like drinks, curries and salads.

5m

PREP TIME

1m

COOK TIME

9

INGREDIENTS

Servings: 4

Ingredients

2 tablespoons McCormick® Cumin Seed
1 tablespoon McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Coriander Seed
2 teaspoons McCormick® Fennel Seed
1 teaspoon McCormick® Whole Thyme Leaves
3 tablespoons amchur (mango powder)
2 teaspoons Himalayan black salt Substitutions available
- Himalayan Pink Salt
2 teaspoons McCormick Gourmet™ Organic Mint
1 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Ginger
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Ground Cayenne Red Pepper

KEY PRODUCTS

INSTRUCTIONS

1 Heat medium skillet on medium heat. Add cumin, coriander and fennel seed; toast until fragrant, 30 seconds to 1 minute. Remove from skillet immediately. Cool completely. Transfer to spice grinder or mortar and pestle, add thyme leaves and grind to a fine powder.
2 Transfer ground spices to small bowl. Add remaining ingredients. Stir until well blended. Use seasoning blend to make Chaat Loaded Fries and Chaat Lemonade. Store any remaining Chaat Masala Seasoning in airtight container. (Makes about 1/2 cup.)
3 Test Kitchen Tip: Amchur or Amchoor is a fruity, tart powder made from green, unripe mangoes that have been harvested, sliced and dried in the sun. Usually a beige to brownish powder, amchur has a sharp, almost citrus-like flavor making it a key ingredient in Chaat Masala. Typical of North Indian cuisine, amchur can be used in marinades for fish or mixed with sea salt as a finishing spice; it adds complexity to curries or other Indian street foods. Amchur can be found at Indian markets, some specialty grocers and through online retailers.