Ingredients
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2 tsp Jeera (cumin seeds)
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7-8 black peppercorns
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3 dry red chilies
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1 tsp Saunf (fennel seeds)
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Salt to taste
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1 tsp black salt
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1 tsp Amchur powder (dry mango powder)
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1/2 tsp Asafoetida (hing)
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2 tsp sugar
About
Street-style fruit masala is a popular tangy and spicy seasoning used to enhance the flavor of fresh fruits like guava, amla, cucumber, and raw mangoes. The result is a perfect balance of heat, tang, and sweetness that adds depth to any fruit. This masala is widely enjoyed as a street food topping in India, giving fruits a bold, flavorful twist. It’s often sprinkled over fruit chaat for a refreshing, zesty snack on a hot day.
Steps
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In a pan, dry roast the following ingredients on medium heat: 2 tsp Jeera, 7-8 black peppercorns, 3 dry red chilies, and 1 tsp Saunf. Roast until the spices become aromatic, but be careful not to burn them. |
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Remove the roasted spices from the pan and allow them to cool to room temperature. |
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Once the roasted spices have cooled, coarsely pound them in a mortar and pestle or spice grinder. Then, add salt to taste 1 tsp black salt, 1 tsp Amchur powder, 1/2 tsp Asafoetida, and 2 tsp sugar & mix well. |
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Stir all the ingredients together to create a flavorful masala. |
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Sprinkle this masala over fresh fruits like guava, amla, cucumber, or raw mangoes for a refreshing and tangy fruit chaat! |
