Chaat Masala

Chaat masala

Chaat masala, also spelled chat masala, is a powdered spice mix, or masala, originating from the Indian subcontinent, typically used to add flavor to chaat. It typically consists of amchoor, cumin, coriander, dried ginger, salt, black pepper, asafoetida, and chili powder. Garam masala is optional.

Chaat

Chaat, or chāt is a family of fried dough snacks that originated in India, typically served as an hors d'oeuvre or at roadside carts from stalls or food carts across South Asia. With its origins in Uttar Pradesh, chaat has become popular in the rest of South Asia.

chaat

Noun

1. Any savory snack, sold from a roadside stall in India or other South Asian countries, or served as a starter in an Indian restaurant.

masala

Noun

1. Any of many blends of spices used in Indian cuisine, most often containing cardamom, coriander, mace together with pepper, nutmeg, fennel seeds, jeera etc.
2. Any dish prepared with such spices.