Bombay Chaat Masala is a delightful spice blend that lends itself beautifully to a wide variety of salads, raw and cooked vegetables, fresh and dried fruits, eggs, potatoes, sweet potatoes, naturally sweet root vegetables and so much more.

No anti-caking agents added. Lumps may form, which is natural and normal.

“Chaat” refers to snacks and foods like fried potatoes, puris and other favorites that are seasoned with a blend of certain spices. The word means “to lick” or “to taste” in Hindi. “Masala” refers to a blend of spices that are either ground dry or made into a paste. Although chaat masala is typically made with ground spices including amchoor (dried mango powder), cumin, coriander, chili, salt and/or black salt, a mix of whole spices may also be sold for grinding as needed.

The origins of chaat masala are uncertain at best. Some say it’s Delhi; others say it’s Bengal but then again, most believe it’s really Agra, in Uttar Pradesh. Wherever its origin may lie, legend has it that this amazing spice blend actually originated in the kitchen of the Mughal emperor, Shah Jahan who at one time became quite sick and was thus instructed to change his diet to lighter, healthier foods, so his cooks came up with chaat masala to help their emperor heal.

At Pure Indian Foods, we’ve formulated our Bombay Chaat Masala using a unique blend of Certified Organic spices in just the right quantity so you get a delightfully aromatic, flavorful and well-balanced blend of the absolute highest quality. It’s a tad salty with a bright, lightly sweet-tart flavor. Sprinkle on a little at a time until you get it just the way you like it. We think you’ll love it - It reminds us of the characteristic flavors of the best and most delicious Indian street food! 

Here are some fun and delicious ideas:

• Sprinkle on tropical fruits like mango, banana, papaya, kiwi and pineapple
• Try it on different varieties of apples, red, green and in-between
• Sprinkle over assorted red, white, yellow and purple roasted or steamed potatoes, sweet potatoes, Japanese sweet potatoes and yams.
• Sauté sliced plantain in ghee. Sprinkle with Bombay Chaat Masala and dried coconut
• Try it over mashed sweet potatoes with coconut ghee
• Add to fruit smoothies
• Mix with melted ghee; cook scrambled or fried eggs, or drizzle over boiled, sliced eggs
• Sprinkle over sliced red radish or Japanese daikon radish
• Add to favorite homemade or bottled salad dressing
• Sprinkle over green leafy and other vegetable salads
• Delicious on fresh fruit salads – try a blend of fresh and dried fruits
• Line the rim of a glass filled with a tropical smoothie or drink
• Season lentils and lentil soups as well as a garbanzo bean stew or casserole
• Season and roast cauliflower and root veggies like carrots, onions and rutabaga
• Try it with kitchari
• Great with a variety of Indian snacks like papadum, papdi chaat, puri, fried potatoes, etc.
• Use our Bombay Chaat Masala before cooking or for sprinkling on after, depending on your snack or recipe

Chaat Masala Recipes

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.

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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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Masala Fries

Fries are a tried and true comfort food. They're excellent for game day parties, get togethers, or even just a night in. Masala Fries are the perfect way to jazz up your normal homemade (or store bought if you want a fast hack!) fries and turn them into a side dish with a kick. The beauty of these babies is that they are both delicious and elegant when you toss them with a garnish of green onions, cilantro, jalapenos, and a squeeze of lime.

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