Chat Masala
Chat Masala ( Hindi चाट मसाला cāṭ masālā ) is a dry mixture of spices ( masala ) used in Indian cuisine . The taste is spicy and slightly sour.
composition
Chat Masala is typically made up of the following spices: Amchoor (mango powder), Asafoetida , cumin , pomegranate seeds , ginger , Kala Namak (black salt), coriander , paprika , black pepper and salt.
Use in the kitchen
It is mainly used in salads (often in conjunction with lemon juice and yogurt ), chat , fruit, chutneys , raitas , lassis , Indian lemonade and desserts. It is also used for dal and (less often) for curries .
literature
- Jill Norman: The Great Book of Spices . AT Verlag Aarau - Stuttgart 1991
- Petra Skibbe, Joachim Skibbe: Ayurveda. The art of cooking . pala-verlag GmbH, ISBN 3-89566-307-7 .
Remarks
- ↑ Note: in India, lettuce means vegetables that are cut raw for consumption, such as cucumbers, tomatoes, onions, root vegetables, etc. a.