How To Make Chat Masala | The Bombay Chef - Varun Inamdar | Basic Cooking

black salt

🥗Healthier: sea salt

💰Cheaper: table salt

Sea salt provides a similar flavor with less sodium.

dried mango powder

🥗Healthier: lemon zest

💰Cheaper: citric acid

Lemon zest adds acidity and freshness.

cumin seeds

🥗Healthier: ground cumin

💰Cheaper: none

Ground cumin is easier to use but may lose some flavor.

black pepper

🥗Healthier: white pepper

💰Cheaper: none

White pepper offers a different flavor profile.

Toast cumin seeds on medium flame, stirring constantly to avoid burning.

Add black pepper corns to the pan and toast until dry.

Add sea salt to the pan and toast until moisture evaporates.

Add Hing and ginger powder to the pan, stir for 30-40 seconds on low flame.

Add dried mango powder and mix to dry out.

Add red chili powder and mix.

Toast fresh mint leaves in the pan until they become crunchy, turning constantly.

Crush rock salt separately to avoid damaging the grinder.

Transfer the cooled spice mixture to a jar or grinder and grind to a fine powder.

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