Chat Masala

Ingredients

Jeera – 1 tsp

Dried pudina leaves – ½ tsp

Ajwain seeds – ¼ tsp

Hing – ¼ tsp

Kala namak – 1 tsp

Aamchur – 2 ½ tsp

Cloves – 5

 Ginger powder – 1 tsp

Tartaric acid – ¼ tsp

(Preservative)

Salt - 2 tsp

Black peppercorns – 1 tsp

Method

              Put cumin seeds, peppercorns, cloves, dried pudina leaves, ajwain, salt and hing in a pan and heat gently. Roast till they turn aromatic. Now remove the pan from heat. Cool it. Grind it to a fine powder. Allow it to cool. Mix it with remaining ingredients and keep it in a dry airtight jar.