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Chaas Masala

No more buying spice mixes in stores now. This recipe makes that perfect masala for a superbly chilled masalewala chaas. This is Sanjeev Kapoor exclusive recipe.

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Main ingredients Cumin seeds, Coriander seeds, Cinnamon, Black peppercorns, Carom seeds, Fennel seeds, Dried mint, Black salt, Asafoetida, Dried mango powder, Salt, Buttermilk
Cuisine Indian
Course Powder
Prep time 10-15 minutes
Cook time 0-5 minutes
Serve
Taste Spicy
Level of cooking Easy
Others Vegetarian

Ingredients

  • ¼ cup cumin seeds
  • ¼ cup coriander seeds
  • ½ inch cinnamon  
  • 30-35 black peppercorns
  • ½ teaspoon carom seeds (ajwain)
  • ½ teaspoon fennel seeds
  • 1½ tablespoons dried mint 
  • ½ teaspoon black salt
  • ¼ teaspoon asafoetida (hing)
  • 1½ teaspoons dried mango powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • Readymade buttermilk as required

Method

  1. Heat a non-stick pan, add cumin seeds, coriander seeds, cinnamon, black peppercorns, carom seeds and fennel seeds, mix and dry roast for 2-3 minutes. 
  2. Transfer into a bowl, cool completely and then transfer the mixture into a grinder jar.
  3. Add dried mint, black salt, asafoetida, dried mango powder and salt and grind to fine powder. Transfer into a bowl. 
  4. Pour buttermilk into individual glasses, sprinkle the masala powder over and serve.
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