Chaat Masala

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.