Black Salt (Indian Kala Namak)
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Country of Origin
Country of Origin
What is Indian Black Salt (Kala Namak)?
Indian Black Salt is a kiln-fired rock salt originating in the Himalayas that contains trace amounts of sulfur compounds that give it a unique umami-like flavor, similar to a boiled egg. Sprinkle it on salads and fruits, and add to curries, chutneys and buttermilk.
No anti-caking agents added. Lumps may form, which is natural and normal.
Try our Bombay Chaat Masala seasoning made with this decadent salt!
Other names: Kala namak, Himalayan black salt, Sulemani namak, bit lobon, kala noon, pada loon
Appearance: Ranges from brownish pink to dark violet translucent crystals when whole and has a light pink hue when ground
Typically used: Freshly ground; you can grind it fresh using your favorite pepper mill.
Flavor: Besides sodium chloride, this salt contains trace amounts of sulfur compounds that gives it a unique umami-like flavor, similar to a boiled egg.
Culinary uses: Sprinkle the freshly ground salt on salads, fruits, curries, chutneys and buttermilk for added flavor.
What makes it unique.
Did you know that the original source of the raw material used to produce kala namak is from natural halite found in mines across Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Pakistan? These mines are typically located in specific areas of the Himalayas salt ranges. Alternatively, the salt can also be harvested from the North Indian salt lakes of Sambhar Salt Lake or Didwana, as well as from the Mustang District of Nepal.
To give it that distinctive flavor, the raw salts are carefully fired in a furnace for about 24 hours. They're sealed in ceramic jars with charcoal and small amounts of harad seeds, amla, bahera, babul bark, or natron. After this process, the salt is cooled, stored, and left to age before it's ready for sale.
It's as fascinating as it is addictively delicious!
Besides being tasty, Indian Black Salt has a long history and is important in Himalayan cooking. Families have been using it for a long time in their traditional dishes. Nowadays, it's also popular in other parts of the world as people explore different flavors in their cooking. So, if you're looking to try something new in the kitchen, this might just be the thing to add a little extra flavor to your meals!
Recipes with Black Salt.
Kokum Sharbat (A Cooling Drink Made from Dried Kokum)
This is a refreshing, tangy, summer cooler traditionally made in India to combat the relentless heat and sun. Think of it like jazzed up fruit juice. First, you make a simple, spiced concentrate from the dried fruit that can last in your fridge for months. And to serve, all you have to do is dilute this concoction with either water or sparkling club soda for a refreshing beverage that's as invigorating as it is delicious.
Easy Tamarind Margarita Recipe
Want a fun and tasty spin on a classic cocktail? This easy tamarind margarita recipe is the perfect way to unwind, celebrate, and enjoy the savory sweet flavors of India. Coupled with a chaat masala rim, it's a warm and refreshing cocktail. Don't let its exotic sounding name fool you, this is super easy to make and ridiculously delicious. All it takes is a handful of our ingredients to elevate it from your boring old regular margarita into something delightful.
Peanut Chaat Recipe
Chaat is a family of savory snacks that originated in India, known as being finger-licking good, tasty roadside treats. These are simple bites of food with bold flavors to satisfy every craving -- salty, sweet, sour, tangy, spicy, you name it. This Peanut Chaat recipe is all of the above and more and makes the perfect snack when you hit an afternoon slump or get the late night munchies. Because of the fresh vegetables, it also works well as a creative and filling spin on a salad.
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