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Channa Masala, also known as Chole Masala is a North Indian dish which has also of late become very popular in the south. The name comes from Chickpeas which is the main ingredient and is called Channa in Hindi. The other ingredients may differ according to the taste of the person preparing it but usually include onions, chopped tomatoes, coriander seeds, garlic, chillies, ginger, dried mango powder, crushed pomegranate seeds and garam masala. The end product is usally dry, spicy and with a citrusy taste. It is consumed along with bhatura or roti items. Some add potatoes into the dish to prepare  aloo channa.

Chaat Masala is a spice  mix, used in Indian Cuisine . It typically consists dried mango  powder, cumin,  black salt, coriander,  dried ginger, salt, black pepper, asafoetida and chili powder.It has both a sweet and sour taste. It is used to flavour typical Indian fast foods like Bhel Puri, Dahi Puri, Golgappa and Aloo Chaat. It is also sprinkledon fruit, egg toasts and regular salads.Street vendors usually mix their own chaats. For sprinkling on fruits they may use less of cumin, coriander and ginger and use more of chilli, salt, asafoetida and mango powder.

From today we are starting a series on different masala powders. We will be profiling the complete range of masalas that Bakers is producing.

Bakers is organising a best recipe contest. We welcome you, dear friends to send entries of your favourite recipes using any of the Bakers products to bakersbrand@gmail.com. The best recipe for every month will get a special gift. Select recipes will also be incorporated into our new website which is currently under construction. Happy recipeing!